No fatalities

Runway Overrun Incident at Mukinge Airfield (AF-222)

Mukinge, ZambiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 26, 2021, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration AF-222) operated by Zambia Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Mukinge, Zambia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying five crew members and diesel drums overran the runway at Mukinge Airfield after landing from Lusaka. The collision with obstacles caused severe nose damage, injuring both pilots while three other crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

A commercial or private flight departed Lusaka Airport bound for Mukinge. The aircraft was transporting five crew members along with a cargo load consisting of five diesel drums. Upon arrival at the destination, the pilot attempted to land at Mukinge Airfield.

Accident Sequence

Following touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway distance. Consequently, the plane overran the end of the paved surface and collided with various obstacles located beyond the runway boundary. The impact resulted in the aircraft coming to rest with significant structural damage concentrated on the nose and cockpit areas.

Casualties and Damage

The collision caused injuries to both pilots. In contrast, the three remaining crew members were able to escape the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The specific cause of the failure to stop within the remaining distance is not detailed in the provided source material.