Antonov AN-12 crash, Dec 17, 1998 (1 killed), Saurimo
Antonov AN-12 accident on December 17, 1998 near Saurimo, Lunda Sul, Angola with 1 fatality. Cause: Not determined.
- Date: December 17, 1998
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Saurimo, Lunda Sul, Angola
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined
An Antonov An-12BP of Zanex was on approach to Saurimo when the captain began a go-around after a vehicle entered the runway. The aircraft kept descending, struck the runway just past the threshold, left the runway and caught fire. The navigator was killed and nine others were injured.