Were there any fatalities in the 1998-09-14 Antonov AN-32 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

Bird Strike After Takeoff Leads to Crash Landing and Fire (4K-66759)

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-09-14 involved an Antonov AN-32, registration 4K-66759, operated by Avia Trend, at Lokichoggio, Kenya.

On September 14, 1998, an Antonov AN-32 (registration 4K-66759) operated by Avia Trend was involved in an aviation accident near Lokichoggio, Kenya during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Bird strike after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Shortly after takeoff, an aircraft collided with birds, causing both engines to lose power. It crash landed, overran, and burst into flames. All four crew members escaped with minor injuries.

Accident Overview

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft collided with a flock of birds. Both engines suffered a loss of power, causing the aircraft to lose height and crash land. The aircraft went out of control, overran the landing area, and came to rest, bursting into flames.

Injuries and Damage

All four crew members escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, wind was gusting up to 14 knots, and several birds were sighted in the vicinity of the airport.

Probable Cause

The official investigation found the probable cause to be a bird strike after takeoff.

1998-09-14: Antonov AN-32 (4K-66759) — Avia Trend — Lokichoggio, Kenya