Antonov AN-12 crash, May 11, 2003, Asmara
Antonov AN-12 accident on May 11, 2003 near Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea with no fatalities. Cause: Brake malfunction after landing, reported as the crew...
- Date: May 11, 2003
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Brake malfunction after landing, reported as the crew encountering brake problems. A full investigation is not known.
After touchdown on runway 25 at Asmara, the An-12 cargo aircraft had brake problems and could not stop within the remaining runway. It overran, struck approach lights and came to rest. All seven occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.