On January 15, 1993, a Boeing 707 (registration YR-ABM) operated by Air Afrique (1961) was involved in an aviation accident near Abidjan, Ivory Coast during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a night approach to Abidjan Airport in reduced visibility due to low isolated clouds, an aircraft struck the ground 30 meters short of runway 21 threshold, losing its undercarriage and sliding to a stop. All six crew members evacuated safely.
Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight to Abidjan-Félix Houphouët Boigny Airport experienced an accident during the landing phase. The approach was conducted at night under conditions of reduced visibility.
Approach and Impact
The crew completed the approach in visibility reduced to 1,250 metres by low isolated clouds. On short final to runway 21, the aircraft struck the ground 30 metres before the runway threshold.
Aftermath
The impact tore off the undercarriage. The aircraft then slid on its belly for several dozen metres before coming to a stop. All six crew members on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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