Ukrainian AN-12 cargo aircraft fire at Luxor, Egypt

[Finn47]

An Antonov 12 on the way to Ukraine caught fire at the end of the runway while preparing for takeoff today at Luxor, Egypt. 5 crew are reported to have perished. The plane had stopped for refuelling at Luxor on it´s way from Uganda to Ukraine. Ukrainian diplomats say the aircraft actually took off and crashed shortly afterwards, contrary to Egyptian reports.

Five dead in Ukrainian plane fire at Luxor airport - Summary : Middle East World (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/256672,five-dead-in-ukrainian-plane-fire-at-luxor-airport--summary.html)

[Finn47]

Officials at the airport say the aircraft landed at Luxor due to a fuel leak, and the crew was aware of associated risks but decided to attempt takeoff anyway...

RIA Novosti - World - Five killed in Ukrainian An-12 plane blaze in Egypt -2 (http://en.rian.ru/world/20090220/120239205.html)

[an-124]

I have heard that the An-12 that crased was ex Volare.
Can anyone let me know the old UR reg?

[an-124]

Sorry for the hassle, but if anyone can tell me the reg it would be most appreciated.

I flew on a few of the VRE aircraft.
cheers

[Newforest2]

The msn is 6344310 if that is of any help. The following report states that the aircraft was unserviceable and was returning to the factory for repairs.

Notes On A Crash (http://www.ocnus.net/artman2/publish/Editorial_10/Notes_On_A_Crash.shtml)

[GGFFB]

An-124

Its ex ER-AXI, and Ra-11339. Never been UR-

Rgrds

[an-124]

thanks guys

[scottpe]

An124, ever had anything to do with C130s, maybe as a Nav? If not, disregard and apologies!