Antonov AN-12 crash, Nov 1, 2006, Lokichoggio
Antonov AN-12 accident on November 1, 2006 near Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya with no fatalities. Cause: Wrong approach configuration by the crew,...
- Date: November 1, 2006
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Wrong approach configuration by the crew, leading to an excessive descent rate and a hard landing with high g-loads at impact that collapsed the nose gear.
An An-12 cargo flight from Nairobi landed hard at Lokichoggio after an excessive descent rate and bounced three times. The nose gear collapsed on the third touchdown and the aircraft slid to a stop about 100 metres short of the runway end. All nine occupants escaped uninjured.