Antonov AN-12 crash, Aug 30, 2014 (7 killed), Tamanrasset
Antonov AN-12 accident on August 30, 2014 near Tamanrasset, Tamanrasset, Algeria with 7 fatalities.
- Date: August 30, 2014
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Tamanrasset, Tamanrasset, Algeria
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
An Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An12BK (UR DWF) cargo flight carrying oil equipment from Scotland to Equatorial Guinea lost radio contact about three minutes after departing Tamanrasset, Algeria. The aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain about 15 km south of the airport, and all seven crew were killed in the impact and post crash fire. The official cause had not been published in the sources found, and reporting said the crew had earlier reported overload related problems at Ghardaia.