Air Afrique - Airbus A300B4-203 Dakar, Senegal 11th February, 2000
The aircraft was on Dakar airport (Senegal) and ready for a passenger flight. During taxi for takeoff, the aircraft's left landing gear collapsed, allowing the engine to strike the taxiway. A fuel line was ruptured, leading to an engine fire, which spread to the wing, causing substantial damage. The aircraft was written off. None of the 186 people onboard were injured.
Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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Photos of the crash of Air Afrique (11th February, 2000)
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The aircraft was on Dakar airport (Senegal) and ready for a passenger flight. During taxi for takeoff, the aircraft's left landing gear collapsed, allowing the engine to strike the taxiway. A fuel line was ruptured, leading to an engine fire, which spread to the wing, causing substantial damage. The aircraft was written off. None of the 186 people onboard were injured.
