Cameroon Airlines Flight 3701
Cameroon Airlines Flight 3701 was an air accident that occurred on 3 December 1995. The Boeing 737-200, registration TJ-CBE, crashed after it lost control near Douala, Cameroon. On its second approach to Douala International Airport power was lost to one engine. The accident killed 71 passengers and crew and five people were injured but survived.
A Cameroon Airlines Boeing 737-200, similar to the aircraft involved in the accident. | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 December 1995 |
| Summary | Loss of control on go around due to thrust asymmetry |
| Site | Near Douala International Airport, Douala, Cameroon 3°59′43.4″N 9°42′31.8″E |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 737-200 |
| Aircraft name | Nyong |
| Operator | Cameroon Airlines |
| IATA flight No. | UY3701 |
| ICAO flight No. | UYC3701 |
| Registration | TJ-CBE |
| Flight origin | Cadjehoun Airport, Cotonou, Benin |
| Destination | Douala International Airport, Douala, Cameroon |
| Occupants | 76 |
| Passengers | 71 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Fatalities | 71 |
| Injuries | 5 |
| Survivors | 5 |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.