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DHL Airways Cargo Flight Crashes into Sea Near Libreville-Léon Mba Airport (TR-LII)

Libreville, GabonLanding (descent or approach)

On June 6, 2011, an Antonov AN-26 (registration TR-LII) operated by Solenta Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Libreville, Gabon during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Hydraulic system failure leading to an inability to lower the landing gear, followed by a stall and crash into the sea. 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

A DHL Airways cargo aircraft crashed into the sea near Libreville-Léon Mba Airport after a hydraulic failure forced a go-around. All four occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A cargo flight operated by DHL Airways departed Port Gentil and was en route to Libreville-Léon Mba Airport. During the approach phase, the captain reported hydraulic problems to air traffic control and initiated a go-around procedure. ## Crash and Aftermath Shortly after the go-around was initiated, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea approximately 2.3 kilometers southeast of the airport. All four occupants on board were rescued. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The investigation source indicates that the failure of the hydraulic system prevented the crew from lowering the landing gear. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or detailed cause beyond the hydraulic failure and subsequent stall is provided in the source.

Probable cause

Hydraulic system failure leading to an inability to lower the landing gear, followed by a stall and crash into the sea.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jun 2011 Antonov AN-26 accident near Libreville, Gabon?

A DHL Airways cargo aircraft crashed into the sea near Libreville-Léon Mba Airport after a hydraulic failure forced a go-around. All four occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jun 2011 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Jun 2011 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration TR-LII, operated by Solenta Aviation, at Libreville, Gabon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Hydraulic system failure leading to an inability to lower the landing gear, followed by a stall and crash into the sea.

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