Antonov AN-12 crash, Apr 30, 2002, Heglig
Antonov AN-12 accident on April 30, 2002 near Heglig, South Kordofan, Sudan with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control on final approach after the No....
- Date: April 30, 2002
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Heglig, South Kordofan, Sudan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control on final approach after the No. 4 engine failed following a bird strike.
An Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft on a flight from Khartoum to Heglig struck a flock of birds on final approach. The No. 4 engine failed, the aircraft rolled right and hit the ground short of the runway, and the landing gear was torn off. All four crew escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.