Antonov AN-12 crash, May 16, 2003 (4 killed), Menongue
Antonov AN-12 accident on May 16, 2003 near Menongue, Cuando Cubango, Angola with 4 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure for unknown reasons, with the...
- Date: May 16, 2003
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Menongue, Cuando Cubango, Angola
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure for unknown reasons, with the crew choosing to continue the flight on three engines rather than wait for a technical crew. The exact circumstances are only described in unofficial sources.
An Angolan Air Force An-12 was flying cargo from Luanda to Menongue, lost one engine en route but landed normally at Menongue. The crew chose to fly back on three engines for maintenance, and a second engine failed shortly after takeoff from Menongue. The aircraft stalled and crashed, killing all four crew.