3X-GAU
Flight / Schedule
3X-GAU
Aircraft
Antonov AN-24Registration
3X-GAU
MSN
87304210
Year of Manufacture
1978
Operator
Air GuinéeDate
March 31, 1980 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Conakry-Gbessia Conakry Region
Region
Africa • Guinea
Narrative Report
On March 31, 1980 at 12:00 AM, 3X-GAU experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-24, operated by Air Guinée, with the event recorded near Conakry-Gbessia Conakry Region.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
35 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 35 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 27, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After touchdown at Conakry-Gbessia Airport, the crew encountered difficulties and the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further with the left wing partially torn off. All 35 occupants were uninjured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 3X-GAU, MSN 87304210, year of manufacture 1978.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After touchdown at Conakry-Gbessia Airport, the crew encountered difficulties and the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest few dozen meters further with the left wing partially torn off. All 35 occupants were uninjured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
8
Passengers On Board
27
Estimated Survivors
35
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 35
Operational Details
Operator
Air GuinéeFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Guinea
Aircraft Details
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