Antonov AN-24 crash, Apr 28, 2012, Galkayo
Antonov AN-24 accident on April 28, 2012 near Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The hard landing and runway excursion...
- Date: April 28, 2012
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The hard landing and runway excursion followed a flare to avoid an animal, but sources conflict on whether landing gear or nose tyres failed.
An An-24 approaching Galkayo was flared to avoid an animal on the runway and touched down hard. It bounced several times, veered off the runway and came to rest with both wings partially detached. All 36 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was written off.