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Equatair Antonov AN-24B plane crash

Baney, Equatorial Guinea

Key facts

Airline
Equatair
Aircraft
Antonov AN-24B
Location
Baney, Equatorial Guinea
Date
16th July, 2005
People on board
60
Fatalities
60

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Accident account

The aircraft was operating a passenger flight from Malabo to Bata. Shortly after takeoff, the Antonov AN-24B was on fire and lost altitude. It crashed into a jungle mountainous area, about 13 miles from Malabo. All 60 passengers and crew members were killed.

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