Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Monterrey: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 24, 2010 at 1436 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
3101
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Monterrey - Santa Lucía AFB
MSN:
33 06
YOM:
1992
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
2384
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Monterrey-General Mariano Escobido Airport runway 11, the aircraft banked right and crashed near the VIP tarmac, bursting into flames. All five occupants, three officers and two pilots, were killed. The crew was performing a logistic support mission to Santa Lucía AFB.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32A in Kandahar

Date & Time: Oct 8, 2009
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
354
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
22 06
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Kandahar Airport, the left main gear collapsed and punctured the left wing. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. All occupants escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear upon landing for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Tato: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 2009 at 1405 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
K3062
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Mechuka – Dibrugarh
MSN:
22 03
YOM:
1990
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Following a supply mission, the aircraft departed Kargong-Mechuka Airport (Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground) at 1400LT on a flight to Dibrugarh-Mohanbari Airport. Shortly after takeoff, while flying an altitude of 12,000 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Rinchi located near the village of Tato. The wreckage was found a day later about 25 km southeast of Mechuka. The aircraft was destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Goma

Date & Time: May 26, 2008 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
9Q-CMG
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Goma – Kalima
MSN:
32 01
YOM:
1993
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Goma Airport, en route to Kalima, the crew reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. After touchdown, control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway to the right and collided with lava blocs. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 off Annobón Island: 11 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 2008 at 1423 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
3C-5GE
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bata - Annobón Island
MSN:
16 09
YOM:
1988
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Bata on a special flight to Annobón Island carrying six politicians completing an election tour and a crew of five. While approaching Annobón Island, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the sea. Four dead bodies were found.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Chişinău: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 2008 at 2217 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ST-AZL
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chişinău – Antalya – Khartoum
MSN:
30 09
YOM:
1992
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Aircraft flight hours:
2668
Aircraft flight cycles:
1954
Circumstances:
Following a maintenance program in Chişinău, the aircraft was ferried back to Khartoum via Antalya. On board were four passengers, four crew members and a load consisting of 2 tons of oil and various equipments. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew informed ATC about the failure of the transponder and was cleared for an immediate return. Too low on final approach, the aircraft struck the ILS antenna and crashed in a field located 200 metres short of runway, bursting into flames. All 8 occupants, among them 4 technicians, were killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of a premature descent on part of the crew, combined with an incorrect evaluation of the altitude while completing a visual approach by night. The crew had little experience with night flights, which was considered as a contributing factor.

Ground fire of an Antonov AN-32B in Mitú

Date & Time: Aug 27, 2007 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-4117
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Villavicencio – Mitú
MSN:
29 09
YOM:
1992
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft completed a cargo flight from Villavicencio to Mitú, carrying four crew members and a load consisting of fuel drums. After all fuel drums were offloaded by ground crew, the pilot contacted the fire brigade because fuel leaked on the cabin floor and around the aircraft. Airport firefighters approached to attend the event but were not allowed the use or foam or water due to electrical and electronic equipment that could be affected by the liquid. After starting the APU and the right engine for the flight back to Villavicencio, an explosion occurred. The crew shut down the engines and evacuated the aircraft. Firefighters were unable to extinguish the rapidly developing fire and the aircraft was totally destroyed.
Probable cause:
Lack of adequate and effective procedures for fuel handling by the company and crew. Non-compliance by the crew of the aircraft, of the recommendations made by the Fire Fighting Service Airport and Control Tower.
Final Report:

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Kongolo: 14 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 2007 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
9Q-CAC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kongolo – Goma
MSN:
14 07
YOM:
1987
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Kongolo on a cargo flight to Goma with 12 passengers, a crew of 3 and a load consisting of 9 tons of cassiterite on board. Ten minutes after takeoff, the crew informed ATC about engine problem and decided to return to Kongolo. On approach, the aircraft stalled, collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area located 3 km short of runway. A young boy aged two survived while 14 other occupants were killed. Not sure if the image here above refers to this accident.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B off Pie de la Cuesta AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 2006 at 0925 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
3103
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pie de la Cuesta AFB - Santa Lucía AFB
MSN:
31 06
YOM:
1992
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Pie de la Cuesta AFB on a routine flight ro Santa Lucia AFB near Mexico City. Few minutes after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the sea about 9 km southeast of the airbase. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Lashkar Gah: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 2006 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZS-PDV
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kandahar – Lashkar Gah
MSN:
30 03
YOM:
1992
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched in Afghanistan on behalf of the US Department of State, carrying members of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Following an uneventful flight from Kandahar, the crew landed at Lashkar Gah Airport. After touchdown, a truck crossed the active runway so the pilot-in-command initiated a turn to avoid the collision. Doing so, the aircraft veered off runway and collided with nearby houses. Both pilots as well as three people on the ground were killed. All other occupants were injured, some seriously.