Antonov AN-12 crash, Aug 26, 2009 (6 killed), Brazzaville
Antonov AN-12 accident on August 26, 2009 near Brazzaville, Brazzaville City District, Congo with 6 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Officials...
- Date: August 26, 2009
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Brazzaville, Brazzaville City District, Congo
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. Officials mentioned fire in the rear of the aircraft before it broke up, but no official cause was located.
An Antonov An-12 cargo flight from Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville went out of control on approach at night and crashed near Nganga Lingolo, about 11 km short of runway 05. All six people aboard were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. Reports say there was fire at the rear of the aircraft before it broke up.