Bata - Annobón Island
Flight / Schedule
Bata - Annobón Island
Aircraft
Antonov AN-32Registration
3C-5GE
MSN
16 09
Year of Manufacture
1988
Operator
Government of Guinea EquatorialDate
April 16, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Annobón Island Annobón Province (San Antonio de Palé)
Region
Africa • Equatorial Guinea
Narrative Report
On April 16, 2008 at 02:23 PM, Bata - Annobón Island experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-32, operated by Government of Guinea Equatorial, with the event recorded near Annobón Island Annobón Province (San Antonio de Palé).
The flight was categorized as government and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
11 people were known to be on board, 11 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: 6, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft departed Bata on a special flight to Annobón Island carrying six politicians completing an election tour and a crew of five. While approaching Annobón Island, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the sea. Four dead bodies were found.
Aircraft reference details include registration 3C-5GE, MSN 16 09, year of manufacture 1988.
Fatalities
Total
11
Crew
5
Passengers
6
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft departed Bata on a special flight to Annobón Island carrying six politicians completing an election tour and a crew of five. While approaching Annobón Island, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with strong winds and heavy rain falls. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the sea. Four dead bodies were found.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
6
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 11
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Bata - Annobón Island
Operator
Government of Guinea EquatorialFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Africa • Equatorial Guinea
Aircraft Details
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