Antonov AN-12 crash, Feb 4, 1998 (7 killed), Lajes
Antonov AN-12 accident on February 4, 1998 near Lajes, Azores Islands, Portugal with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engines 3 and 4 stopped at takeoff because of...
- Date: February 4, 1998
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Lajes, Azores Islands, Portugal
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engines 3 and 4 stopped at takeoff because of an incorrect fuel system selection during an interrupted checklist. Unsecured cargo and the inability to retract the landing gear in time also reduced performance and controllability.
An Antonov An-12 mail flight from Lisbon via the Azores went out of control after takeoff from Lajes when two engines failed within seconds. The aircraft crashed in hilly terrain near the airport, and all seven crew were killed. The investigation linked the engine stoppages to a wrong fuel system selection during an interrupted checklist.