Crash of an Antonov AN-32 off Annobón Island: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 16, 2008 at 1423 LT
Operator:
Registration:
3C-5GE
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bata - Annobón Island
MSN:
16 09
YOM:
1988
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.
