Antonov AN-12 crash, Oct 16, 2001, Honiara
Antonov AN-12 accident on October 16, 2001 near Honiara, Solomon Islands with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined; the sources describe the approach...
- Date: October 16, 2001
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined; the sources describe the approach but do not state a cause.
An Antonov An-12 cargo flight from Brisbane to Honiara was too low on approach, and its right main gear struck the sea and was torn off. The crew continued and landed on runway 24, then the aircraft left the runway at speed and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was written off.