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.
An aircraft conducting an ambulance mission from Mitiga crashed near Grombalia, resulting in the deaths of all eleven people on board.
What happened
During a nighttime approach to Tunis-Carthage Airport, an aircraft crashed in an open field situated approximately 35 km southeast of Tunis, in the vicinity of Grombalia. The flight was operating as an ambulance service, traveling from Mitiga. The aircraft was carrying a total of eleven occupants, including six crew members, three doctors, and two patients. Following the impact, a post-crash fire broke out, which completely destroyed the aircraft. There were 11 fatalities and no survivors.
Findings
The aircraft crashed while in the approach phase of flight.
A fire ignited following the initial impact, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.