Antonov AN-72 crash, Oct 6, 2000, Luzamba
Antonov AN-72 accident on October 6, 2000 near Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola with no fatalities. Cause: The crew did not follow the approach checklist...
- Date: October 6, 2000
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-72
- Location: Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew did not follow the approach checklist and did not lower the landing gear. A gear warning alarm was dismissed as a fault and no second go-around was made.
An Antonov An-72 cargo flight landed long at Luzamba after encountering turbulence on final approach. The crew went around, but during the second approach they failed to lower the landing gear and the aircraft belly-landed and slid along the runway. All ten occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.