Antonov AN-32 crash, Sep 12, 1995 (75 killed), Colombo
Antonov AN-32 accident on September 12, 1995 near Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka with 75 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Sources report...
- Date: September 12, 1995
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-32
- Location: Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Fatalities: 75
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. Sources report instrument problems and poor weather with thunderstorm activity, but no official finding was found.
An Antonov An-32B of the Sri Lanka Air Force carrying 70 soldiers and five crew to Palaly declared an emergency with instrument problems shortly after takeoff from Colombo-Ratmalana. While turning back at about 8,000 feet it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea about 40 km north-northwest of the airport, disintegrating on impact. All 75 occupants were killed.