Antonov AN-26 crash, Nov 21, 2012 (10 killed), Sana'a
Antonov AN-26 accident on November 21, 2012 near Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen with 10 fatalities. Cause: Under investigation; the defence ministry cited a...
- Date: November 21, 2012
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Sana'a, Sana'a, Yemen
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Under investigation; the defence ministry cited a technical fault, reportedly an engine failure.
A Yemeni Air Force An-26 reported technical problems while climbing out of Sanaa and tried to make an emergency landing on open ground. It lost control and crashed into an abandoned market building in the Al-Hasaba district, about 9 km south of the airport, and burst into flames. All 10 people on board were killed.