Mozambique Air Force - Força Aérea de Moçambique

Antonov AN-26

The aircraft departed Quelimane on a cargo/military/supply mission to Mocuba, carrying six crew members and a load of equipment for the victims of the recent flood in northern Mozambique. Shortly after takeoff, one of the engines failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field and came to rest about 150 metres past the runway end. All six occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Antonov AN-26

For unknown reasons, the crew missed the runway and landed in a grassy area located along the runway. At least one people on the ground was killed and the aircraft came to rest. There were no casualties/injuries among the passengers and crew. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere in 1993.

Antonov AN-26

Shortly after takeoff from Pemba Airport, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency following engine problems. The crew was cleared to return and initiated a turn when one of the engine caught fire. The airplane went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. Five passengers were rescued while 44 others were killed.