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26-JAN-2021 - Zambian Air Force Harbin Yunshuji Y-12E accident

Date: Tuesday 26 January 2021

Time: 08:50

Type: Harbin Yunshuji Y-12E

Operator: Zambian Air Force

Registration: AF-222

C/n / msn:

First flight:

Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5

Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0

Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5

Aircraft damage: Substantial

Location: Mukinge Mission Airstrip (  Zambia)

Phase: Landing (LDG)

Nature: Military

Departure airport: Lusaka Airport (LUN/FLLS), Zambia

Destination airport: Mukinge Mission Airstrip (FLGE), Zambia

Narrative:

A Zambian Air Force Y-12 aircraft with 5 crew carrying five 210 litre diesel drums from Lusaka to Mukinge, skidded off the runway on landing. Two crew received injuries and were taken to hospital. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage.