Bata - Annobón Island

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.