Antonov AN-32 crash, Sep 14, 1998, Lokichoggio
Antonov AN-32 accident on September 14, 1998 near Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya with no fatalities. Cause: Bird strike during initial climb after...
- Date: September 14, 1998
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-32
- Location: Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Bird strike during initial climb after takeoff, with both engines losing power.
Shortly after takeoff from Lokichoggio on a cargo flight to Kigali, the An-32B flew into a flock of birds and lost power in both engines. It crash-landed, overran the runway and burst into flames. All four crew escaped with minor injuries.