Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 27, 2002, Heglig
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 27, 2002 near Heglig, South Kordofan, Sudan with no fatalities. Cause: Aircraft too low on final approach, leading...
- Date: February 27, 2002
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Heglig, South Kordofan, Sudan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Aircraft too low on final approach, leading to ground impact short of the runway.
An An-26 on a charter from Khartoum to Heglig for an oil company was too low on final approach to Runway 34 in gusting wind. It struck the ground short of the threshold, bounced and landed hard, losing its undercarriage before sliding into bushes. All 16 occupants evacuated safely.