On May 18, 2005, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration AF-216) operated by Zambia Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Mongu, Zambia during takeoff. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Mongu, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.
What happened
During a mission to transport essential supplies to drought-affected regions in Zambia, a twin-engine aircraft crashed following its departure from Mongu. The flight was tasked with delivering food to areas suffering from severe water shortages.
As the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the plane experienced an aerodynamic stall. The subsequent impact with the ground caused the airframe to burst into flames. There were no survivors of the accident, as all 13 occupants perished in the crash.
Findings
The aircraft entered a stall during the early stages of the climb.
The impact resulted in a post-crash fire.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase.
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