Narrative:
An Antonov 26 cargo plane, operating on a flight for DHL, crashed into the sea just off the shore near Libreville Airport (LBV). The airplane came to rest submerged with the top of the tail sticking out of the water. All three crew members and single passenger, survived the accident.
The airplane had departed Port Gentil Airport (POG) at 09:47 on a flight to Libreville (LBV) where it was expected to land at 10:22. During the approach phase the pilot reported problems with the hydraulic system and announced that the flight would perform a go around. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft crashed into the sea.
» AFP
» Info Gabon (7-6-2011)
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Monday 6 June 2011 |
| Time: | 10:25 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-26 |
| Operated by: | Solenta Aviation |
| On behalf of: | DHL Aviation |
| Registration: | TR-LII |
| MSN: | 7504 |
| First flight: | 1978 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 2,3 km (1.4 mls) S off Libreville Airport (LBV) ( Gabon)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Port Gentil Airport (POG/FOOG), Gabon |
| Libreville Airport (LBV/FOOL), Gabon | |
| Flightnumber: | 122A |
An Antonov 26 cargo plane, operating on a flight for DHL, crashed into the sea just off the shore near Libreville Airport (LBV). The airplane came to rest submerged with the top of the tail sticking out of the water. All three crew members and single passenger, survived the accident.
The airplane had departed Port Gentil Airport (POG) at 09:47 on a flight to Libreville (LBV) where it was expected to land at 10:22. During the approach phase the pilot reported problems with the hydraulic system and announced that the flight would perform a go around. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft crashed into the sea.
Sources:
» Gabon : Urgent ! Crash d'un avion bimoteur de type cessna aux abords de l'ex hôtel Dialogue (LVDPG, 6-6-2011)» AFP
» Info Gabon (7-6-2011)
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Port Gentil Airport to Libreville Airport as the crow flies is 149 km (93 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Port Gentil Airport to Libreville Airport as the crow flies is 149 km (93 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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