A Mauritanian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano with two aboard crashed in Maurotania in a deserted area while on a training mission flight.
The pilot, Captain Ahmed Ould, was hospitalized at Nouakchott. The pilot survived because after the crash, he was able to exit the plane, according to: http://www.aqlame.com/article12526.html
The mechanic, Ambodj Amado, died at the scene.
What: Force Aérienne de la République Islamique de Mauritani Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II en route from Nouakchott to Tasiast Gold Mine Airstrip
Where: Nouakchott Airport, Mauritania
When: July 12, 2012, 7:45
Who: 7 aboard, 7 fatalities
Why: The pilot, co pilot and five passengers were killed when the plane crashed after takeoff. It was a Mauritanian airforce flight for Kinross Gold Corporation, on the way to the Tasiast gold mine.
A statement from the Ministry of National Defense released the victims’ names:
Captain Hassan Ould Shaikhani
Lt. Ahmed Ould Mohamed Salem Ould Aaahi
Sergeant Ahmed Salem Ould Elhoudrama
Sergeant customs Embarek Born Pune
Customs Mohamed Ould
Hannon Ould Mohamed Ould Sid Ahmed
Cheikh Ould Ely Alrkad.
