Mongu - Lusaka

On May 18, 2005 at 01:28 PM, Mongu - Lusaka experienced a crash involving Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, operated by Zambia Air Force, with the event recorded near Mongu Western.

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

13 people were known to be on board, 13 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 8, other fatalities: 0.

The aircraft was dispatched in Mongu where the crew delivered foods to a drought-stricken part of Zambia. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All 13 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration AF-216, MSN 0089, year of manufacture 1994.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -15.5726°, 23.2587°.