Narrative:
An Antonov An-74-200 transport aircraft was damaged in an accident at Akola village, South Sudan. Photos have emerged online, showing the aircraft in a field near a river. The aircraft sustained damage to the undercarriage and a fuel tank in the wing began to leak.
The engines were removed and the aircraft left in the field.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 14 April 2018 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-74-200 |
| Operator: | Ayk Avia |
| Registration: | EK-74036 |
| MSN: | 36547098965 |
| First flight: | 1995 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Akola village ( South Sudan)
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| Phase: | Unknown (UNK) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Juba Airport (JUB/HSSJ), South Sudan |
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An Antonov An-74-200 transport aircraft was damaged in an accident at Akola village, South Sudan. Photos have emerged online, showing the aircraft in a field near a river. The aircraft sustained damage to the undercarriage and a fuel tank in the wing began to leak.
The engines were removed and the aircraft left in the field.
Sources:
» Photo of the aircraft after the accidentPhotos
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