No fatalities

2015-02-14: Antonov AN-26 (FA312) — Mozambique Air Force - Força Aérea de Moçambique — Quelimane, Mozambique

Quelimane, MozambiqueTakeoff (climb)

On February 14, 2015, an Antonov AN-26 (registration FA312) operated by Mozambique Air Force - Força Aérea de Moçambique was involved in an aviation accident near Quelimane, Mozambique during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: One of the engines failed shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft on a cargo mission from Quelimane to Mocuba suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The crew attempted an emergency landing, crash landing in a field 150 meters past the runway. All six occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Details

An aircraft departed from Quelimane, Mozambique, on a mission to deliver cargo, military supplies, and equipment to victims of recent floods in northern Mozambique. The flight was destined for Mocuba. On board were six crew members.

Shortly after takeoff, one of the engines failed. The crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft crash landed in a field, coming to rest approximately 150 meters beyond the end of the runway.

Occupant and Damage Status

All six occupants escaped the accident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Cause

The accident investigation attributed the incident to an engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff.

Probable cause

One of the engines failed shortly after takeoff.