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| AN 32 of SLAF |
Antonov AN 32 of SLAF crashed during landing approach to Ratmalana. The reports states up to five SLAF personnel were on board. One person has been transferred to hospital with serious injuries. All others on board have perished in the crash. People in the crash area report of heavy fog around the area during the crash. SLAF reported earlier that it has lost contact with the Aircraft.
The AN-32 is a aircraft that has excellent takeoff
characteristics under tropical and mountainous (high-altitude) conditions,
including hot climates (up to + 55°C) and from the mountain airfields (up to
4,500 m height) where hot or thin air hampers the powerplant's capability. With
this capability, the aircraft is suited to be a multipurpose aircraft with
medium tactical military transport roles as well as being used in civil
commercial flying.
Operating as a cargo transport over the short and medium
range air routes, the An-32 is able to air-drop cargo platforms on pallets. The
aircraft has also been used as a passenger-only aircraft, ambulance variant,
firefighter and for sky-diving or paratroop roles.
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