Lusaka – Mukinge
Flight / Schedule
Lusaka – Mukinge
Aircraft
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12Registration
AF-215
MSN
0088
Year of Manufacture
1994
Operator
Zambia Air ForceDate
October 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Mukinge North-Western
Region
Africa • Zambia
Coordinates
-13.4832°, 25.8599°
Narrative Report
On October 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Lusaka – Mukinge experienced a crash involving Harbin Yunsunji Y-12, operated by Zambia Air Force, with the event recorded near Mukinge North-Western.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft departed Lusaka on a flight to Mukinge, carrying staff and various goods on behalf of the Zambian Presidency. After touchdown, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest against trees. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was flying to Mukinge, preparing the next official visit of the President of the Republic of Zambia Rupiah Banda.
Aircraft reference details include registration AF-215, MSN 0088, year of manufacture 1994.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -13.4832°, 25.8599°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft departed Lusaka on a flight to Mukinge, carrying staff and various goods on behalf of the Zambian Presidency. After touchdown, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest against trees. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was flying to Mukinge, preparing the next official visit of the President of the Republic of Zambia Rupiah Banda.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lusaka – Mukinge
Operator
Zambia Air ForceFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Zambia
Aircraft Details
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