Cavok Air An-74 in Sao Tome excursion lost power in both engines
Ukrainian investigators have disclosed that an Antonov An-74TK-100 suffered power loss in both engines before a runway excursion in Sao Tome. The Cavok Air aircraft, bound for Accra, had encountered a flock of birds during the take-off on 29 July, says the Ukrainian air accident investigation authority NBAAI. It says that, as a result of the bird collision, the aircraft "lost both engines" and the crew aborted the take-off. The twinjet was fitted with Progress D-36 powerplants. "The aircraft skidded off the runway and sustained major damage," the authority adds. Five crew members suffered only minor injuries. NBAAI has appointed a Ukrainian representative to the probe.<br/>
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Cavok Air An-74 in Sao Tome excursion lost power in both engines
Ukrainian investigators have disclosed that an Antonov An-74TK-100 suffered power loss in both engines before a runway excursion in Sao Tome. The Cavok Air aircraft, bound for Accra, had encountered a flock of birds during the take-off on 29 July, says the Ukrainian air accident investigation authority NBAAI. It says that, as a result of the bird collision, the aircraft "lost both engines" and the crew aborted the take-off. The twinjet was fitted with Progress D-36 powerplants. "The aircraft skidded off the runway and sustained major damage," the authority adds. Five crew members suffered only minor injuries. NBAAI has appointed a Ukrainian representative to the probe.<br/>
