On June 7, 2000, an Antonov AN-32 (registration UR-48054) operated by Aviatrans-K Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lima-25, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to avoid a large crowd on the runway resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with obstacles. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft sustained irreparable damage at Lima-25 Airstrip after a large group of people entered the runway during the landing phase.
What happened
During the landing phase at the Lima-25 Airstrip, a significant group of approximately 300 local residents entered the active runway area just as the aircraft was touching down. To prevent a direct collision with the crowd, the pilot performed a ground loop to the right. During this emergency maneuver, the aircraft struck various obstacles on the ground.
Findings
The aircraft was rendered damaged beyond repair due to the impact with obstacles.
There were no casualties reported during the incident.
The primary factor in the damage was the unauthorized presence of a large crowd on the runway during touchdown.
Probable cause
The pilot's attempt to avoid a large crowd on the runway resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with obstacles.