On June 10, 1992, an Antonov AN-32 (registration CCCP-48058) operated by Aeropulse - Airtransport School was involved in an aviation accident near Marromeu, Mozambique during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew mistakenly landed on the wrong runway (too short for such aircraft) and failed to initiate a go-around. It was reported that interferences occurred on frequency during the approach, causing the pilots to misinterpret ATC instructions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo aircraft landed on a 2,600-foot runway instead of the intended one, overran, and was destroyed. All five occupants sustained minor injuries.
Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft completing a flight from Beira, carrying a load of foodstuffs, landed on the wrong runway after touchdown. The captain realized the error but did not initiate a go-around. The runway was only 2,600 feet long, insufficient for stopping the aircraft. It overran the runway and came to rest a few dozen meters beyond. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and all five occupants sustained slight injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was the crew mistakenly landing on the wrong runway (too short for such an aircraft) and failing to initiate a go-around. It was reported that interferences occurred on the frequency during the approach, causing the pilots to misinterpret ATC instructions.