Johannesburg - Bujumbura

On December 17, 1997 at 06:20 AM, Johannesburg - Bujumbura experienced a crash involving Ilyushin II-18, operated by Ramaer Cargo, with the event recorded near Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts) Gauteng.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll un runway 03L at Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Airport, the pilot-in-command started the rotation but the aircraft failed to respond. The captain decided to reject takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, struck a concrete block, rolled for 200 metres then lost its left main gear and engine n°1 before coming to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration RA-75554, MSN 185 0084 04, year of manufacture 1965.