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Nighttime Ambulance Flight Crash Near Grombalia (5A-DOW)

Grombalia, TunisiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 21, 2014, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 5A-DOW) operated by Libyan Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Grombalia, Tunisia during landing or approach. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames in an open field near Grombalia, 35 km southeast of Tunis, while on approach to Tunis-Carthage Airport at night. All 11 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft was on approach to Tunis-Carthage Airport by night when it crashed in flames in an open field located near Grombalia, some 35 km southeast of Tunis. The crash site was in an open field, and the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire. All 11 occupants were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the crash. The location is described as being near Grombalia, approximately 35 km southeast of Tunis, and the crash occurred during a nighttime approach to Tunis-Carthage Airport. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, and all occupants perished. The source provides no further details on the cause or specific circumstances leading to the crash.

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What happened in the 21 Feb 2014 Antonov AN-26 accident near Grombalia, Tunisia?

An aircraft crashed in flames in an open field near Grombalia, 35 km southeast of Tunis, while on approach to Tunis-Carthage Airport at night. All 11 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Feb 2014 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Feb 2014 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 5A-DOW, operated by Libyan Air Cargo, at Grombalia, Tunisia.

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