On January 26, 1995, an Antonov AN-26 (registration UN-26080) operated by Guinée Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Sambailo, Guinea during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed because the parking brake was not fully released. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During takeoff from Sambailo Airport, the pilot aborted due to insufficient speed and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft overran the remaining 350 meters of runway but came to rest safely; all 24 occupants were unhurt.
Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll from Sambailo Airport, the pilot-in-command realized that the aircraft could not achieve takeoff at a speed of 180 km/h. Emergency braking was initiated immediately. With only 350 meters of runway remaining, the aircraft was unable to stop within the available distance, overran the runway end, and came to rest beyond.
Occupant Status
All 24 occupants on board escaped without injury.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures and did not follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed because the parking brake was not fully released.
Probable cause
It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed because the parking brake was not fully released.
What happened in the 26 Jan 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident near Sambailo, Guinea?
During takeoff from Sambailo Airport, the pilot aborted due to insufficient speed and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft overran the remaining 350 meters of runway but came to rest safely; all 24 occupants were unhurt.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jan 1995 Antonov AN-26 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jan 1995 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration UN-26080, operated by Guinée Air Service, at Sambailo, Guinea.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The aircraft was unable to gain sufficient speed because the parking brake was not fully released.
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