Antonov AN-32 crash, Aug 27, 2007, Mitú-Fabio Alberto Leó...
Antonov AN-32 accident on August 27, 2007 near Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Vaupés, Colombia with no fatalities. Cause: Inadequate fuel handling...
- Date: August 27, 2007
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-32
- Location: Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Vaupés, Colombia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
- Cause: Inadequate fuel handling procedures by the operator and crew, and failure to follow the advice of the airport fire service and control tower.
After an An-32 cargo aircraft at Mitu offloaded fuel drums, fuel leaked into the cabin and around the aircraft. Firefighters could not use water or foam because of nearby electrical equipment. An explosion occurred when the crew started the APU and right engine for the return flight, and the fire destroyed the aircraft; all four crew evacuated.