Antonov AN-12 crash, Mar 12, 1997 (15 killed), Lucapa
Antonov AN-12 accident on March 12, 1997 near Lucapa, Lunda Norte, Angola with 15 fatalities. Cause: Crew did not recognise that the aircraft was below...
- Date: March 12, 1997
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Lucapa, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 15
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew did not recognise that the aircraft was below a safe altitude during a low-visibility approach. No official investigation report was found.
An Antonov An-12 operated by Von Haaf Air crashed while attempting to land at Lucapa in Angola in heavy fog. After abandoning earlier approaches, the crew made a third attempt and the aircraft struck obstacles beside the runway and burst into flames. Reports indicate all 15 people on board were killed.