Aircraft overrun at Mukinge Airfield

No fatalities • Mukinge, Zambia • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight departing from Lusaka ended in an aircraft overrun at Mukinge Airfield, resulting in injuries to the flight crew.

What happened

A flight operating from Lusaka Airport, destined for Mukinge, experienced an accident during the landing phase at Mukinge Airfield. The aircraft was transporting five crew members along with a cargo consisting of five drums of diesel.

Upon completing the landing, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This resulted in an overrun of the landing strip, during which the aircraft struck various obstacles. The impact caused significant structural damage to the nose and cockpit sections of the plane.

Injuries

The accident resulted in two injuries among the crew members. Both the pilot and the co-pilot sustained injuries during the collision, while the remaining three crew members on board were not harmed during the event.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance following touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-01-26 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident near Mukinge, Zambia?

A flight departing from Lusaka ended in an aircraft overrun at Mukinge Airfield, resulting in injuries to the flight crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 2021-01-26 Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-01-26 involved a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, registration AF-222, operated by Zambia Air Force, at Mukinge, Zambia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance following touchdown.

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