Antonov Down Yesterday Mbuji Maya DRC

[4granted]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/CrashavionMbuji-Mayi004.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/CrashavionMbuji-Mayi002.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/CrashavionMbuji-Mayi006.jpg

[Solid Rust Twotter]

What were the circumstances, 4G?

Reckon you'd have to pig her in pretty hard to break the back and lose one of the wings like that...:(

[MysticFlyer]

Yip, looks more than an arrival as opposed to a landing....still waiting for the fire tenders....?

[Speedbreak]

....fire water tank was used for taking showers!
And the truck .... still to be fixed ,under the MJM's control tower!

Thank 4g for the pix!

Cheers

Speedbreak :ok:

[4granted]

Am trying to find out but info scarce.... will dig a bit more.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/CrashavionMbuji-Mayi001.jpg

[B Sousa]

Based on all the comments from the past, would the fact that the Aircraft may have been so overgross cause a problem like that with a little added sink rate??
I dont know, just asking....

[MungoP]

G...You always seem to be on the spot for these events....you've missed your true vocation....Incidentaly I take it that all those standing around are theMbuji Mayi emergency rapid response elite...

[Newforest]

Reckon you'd have to pig her in pretty hard to break the back and lose one of the wings like that...:(

Surely it's lost both of the wings?:confused:

[Solid Rust Twotter]

Looks like she's leaning left. Wing not necessarily broken off.

[I.R.PIRATE]

Antonov strong like Russhan tank, give hammer, wodka, fly tomorrow, nasdarovje

[MysticFlyer]

I think in this case you have to add some bloudraad & tang too!

[steamchicken]

Registration?

[Istorik]

Registration is 9Q-CER according to Russian ITAR-TASS news agency. This aircraft was operated by Aerolift.

[MysticFlyer]

Err, eisch, could be 9Q - Cend Enother Replacemant

:}

[Gunship]

The "rescuer" / bystander with his hands on his head says it all.

4 G ... you are always near the action :rolleyes:

Your "handywork" perhaps ? :E

Just kidding ...

[SAMAJESTE]

the f/o is south african:{

[Coleman Myers]

Are the crew all okay ?. Hope so

[reptile]

A bit of spit and polish.......and Helibase may be operating a fixed wing soon!

[FlyItLikeARental]

My sources at the travel agents say the chainsaw-mechanic booked his ticket, got his toolbox and is on his way...:}

[4granted]

Just received these with an explanantion as to what "possibly" happened....
Dont quote me!!
Be advised today around 11:00 LT the An-12 from AEROLIFT company had an
emergency landing in M. Mayi. Most likely the problem was caused by
landing gear malfunction. Due to the belly landing the a/c began to burn.
RVA fire truck responded to the emergency, but due to the low water
capacity was not able to completely suppress the fire at the first stage.
In addition, despite the declared (by M. Mayi RVA) foam availability no
usage of foam was reported. During the brake caused by water refilling the
fire began to progress rapidly therefore the arrival of the second fire
truck from the city was not a big help at the second stage of fire
fighting. In two hours the a/c burned out almost completely. According to
Mbuji Mayi ATC all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/11_01Beginning.jpg
Soon after Landing
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/hawkerpirate/11_42.jpg
The Wheels!:{

[MungoP]

It does rather look as though it has an undercarriage problem doesn't it...:E
Reminds me of a time in Ethiopia after a fuel spillage...I requested that the fire dept come and clean it up...40 min later the Fire engine arrived...with three chaps pushing it...