Lusaka - Mukinge

On January 26, 2021 at 08:50 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.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The aircraft departed Lusaka Airport on a flight to Mukinge, carrying five crew members and a load of five diesel drums. After touchdown at Mukinge Airfield, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, collided with obstacles and came to rest with its nose and cockpit severely damaged. Both pilots were injured and three other crew members escaped uninjured.

Aircraft reference details include registration AF-222.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -13.4832°, 25.8599°.