Antonov AN-12 crash, Oct 6, 1996 (7 killed), Lucapa
Antonov AN-12 accident on October 6, 1996 near Lucapa, Lunda Norte, Angola with 7 fatalities. Cause: Intermittent runway lighting at night while the...
- Date: October 6, 1996
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Lucapa, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Intermittent runway lighting at night while the airport was operating after its normal closure to night traffic, which contributed to loss of control during the landing roll.
A cargo Antonov An-12 flight from Luanda landed at night at Lucapa carrying fish and passengers. The runway lights failed during the landing roll, and the crew lost control as the aircraft overran and struck a house. Six passengers trapped in the cargo hold and one person in the house were killed.