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Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luena
Date & Time:
Feb 19, 2001 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
T-225
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Luena Airport, an unexpected situation forced the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luena: 22 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 1, 2001
Operator:
Registration:
T-224
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luau – Luena
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
On final approach to Luena Airport, the aircraft was shot down by a missile and crashed, bursting into flames. All 22 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by UNITA rebels.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luanda: 57 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 15, 2000 at 1303 LT
Registration:
D2-FCG
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luanda - Namibe
MSN:
2 73 081 04
YOM:
1972
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
57
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft banked left, lost height and crashed 5 km from the airport, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 57 occupants were killed. The five crew members were four Ukrainian citizens and one Angolan.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of the failure of the left engine during climbout. The exact cause of the engine failure remains unknown but discrepancies were noted concerning operations, manifest and W&B documents (fuel and pax). Since last October 31, all Antonov AN-24, AN-26 and AN-32 flights were suspended in all Angolan airspace, except on the route Luanda - Namibe.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Mona Quimbundo: 49 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 31, 2000 at 1930 LT
Registration:
D2-FDI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lucapa – Dundo – Saurimo – Luanda
MSN:
120 09
YOM:
1982
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
44
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
49
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Saurimo on a flight to Luanda, carrying 44 passengers and a crew of five. This was the last leg of day after two previous flights from Lucapa and Dundo. About 20 minutes into the flight, while in cruising altitude, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located near Mona Quimbundo. The wreckage was found about 50 km southwest of Saurimo and all 49 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The hostile action was claimed by UNITA rebels because the aircraft was carrying a load of diamonds stolen on their territory.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 at Batajnica AFB
Date & Time:
Aug 14, 2000
Registration:
71385
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
38 07
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft belly landed at Batajnica AFB and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Tshikapa: 27 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 12, 2000
Registration:
9Q-CJI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kinshasa – Tshikapa
MSN:
60 04
YOM:
1977
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
27
Circumstances:
While approaching Tshikapa on a flight from Kinshasa, the crew decided to return to Kinshasa for unknown reasons. Shortly later, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances some 64 km northwest of Tshikapa. All 27 occupants were killed.
Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Anuradhapura: 40 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 30, 2000
Operator:
Registration:
UR-79170
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Palaly - Colombo
MSN:
47313410
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
40
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Jaffna-Palaly Airport on a flight to Colombo, carrying mostly Marines officers. While in cruising altitude, the pilot reported an engine fire and diverted to Anuradhapura Airport. On approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 14,5 km from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 40 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was shot down by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surface-to-air missile.
