Antonov AN-26 crash, Jun 6, 2011, Libreville
Antonov AN-26 accident on June 6, 2011 near Libreville, Estuaire (Libreville), Gabon with no fatalities. Cause: Hydraulic system failure that prevented...
- Date: June 6, 2011
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Libreville, Estuaire (Libreville), Gabon
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Hydraulic system failure that prevented landing gear extension during the go-around. Official investigation findings were not located.
An Antonov An-26 cargo flight from Port Gentil to Libreville, flown for DHL, reported hydraulic problems on approach and started a go-around. The hydraulic failure meant the crew could not lower the landing gear, and the aircraft came down in the sea about 2.3 km southeast of the airport. All four occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.