Antonov AN-12 crash, Jun 27, 2008 (7 killed), Malakal
Antonov AN-12 accident on June 27, 2008 near Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan with 7 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after the failure of three...
- Date: June 27, 2008
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Malakal, Upper Nile, South Sudan
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after the failure of three engines in icing and turbulence in thunderstorm activity. Contributing factors included ice blocking the engine air intakes and possible failure of the weather radar.
A Juba Air Cargo An-12 flying from Khartoum to Juba at FL170 lost engines 1, 3 and 4 in quick succession while in thunderstorm and icing conditions. A restart attempt failed, and the aircraft struck trees and burned near Malakal. Seven of the eight crew were killed, and one crew member survived.