Antonov AN-12 crash, Jan 25, 2008, Pointe-Noire
Antonov AN-12 accident on January 25, 2008 near Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire City District, Congo with no fatalities. Cause: Brake failure on the An-12...
- Date: January 25, 2008
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire City District, Congo
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: Brake failure on the An-12 while taxiing, which led to loss of control; the failure is believed to be the cause.
An Aero-Service Antonov An-12 operating a cargo flight from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire vacated the runway after landing and lost control while approaching the apron. It collided with the parked Canadian Airways Congo Boeing 727. All six crew on board the An-12 were injured, two pilots seriously, and both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.