Crash of a Lockheed L-382G Hercules near Huambo: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-EHD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Huambo - Luanda
MSN:
4839
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, while climbing, the four engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed about 20 km north of the airport near the village of Alto Chyumbu. All nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 near Cafunfo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
TN-AFJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luanda - Lucapa
MSN:
4 019 08
YOM:
1964
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While on a cargo flight from Luanda to Lucapa, the four engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in the region of Cafunfo. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by an UNITA surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Saurimo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S9-CAT
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Saurimo
MSN:
6 34 45 03
YOM:
1973
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Saurimo Airport, the captain initiated a go-around procedure after a vehicle entered the runway. The crew increased engine power but the aircraft continued to descend and struck the runway surface just past the threshold. Upon impact, the aircraft went out of control and came to rest, bursting into flames. The navigator was killed and nine other occupants were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Cuito: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
UR-11319
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cuito - Luanda
MSN:
4 3 425 10
YOM:
1964
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cuito Airport, while flying at an altitude of 15,000 feet, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. All 10 occupants were killed. The aircraft was carrying relief supplies for a humanitarian organization.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12B in Angola: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 26, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-FBK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nzaji - Luanda
MSN:
4 022 10
YOM:
1964
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Disappeared without traces somewhere in Angola while on a cargo flight from Nzaji to Luanda, carrying six crew members.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Malanje: 24 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-26028
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luanda - Malanje
MSN:
104 08
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Crashed in the Angolan province of Malanje about 30 minutes after takeoff from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, probably after being shot down by UNITA rebels. The pilot reported an engine fire and that he was going to attempt an emergency landing at Malanje. About 3 minutes later, the pilot reported that they were going to attempt an immediate landing straight ahead. This was the last contact with the crew. It was reported that at impact the right propeller was feathered, the landing gear was up and flaps were deployed at 25°. All four crew members and 20 passengers were killed. The wreckage was found in an isolated area in 2003 only.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Saurimo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-FAZ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Saurimo
MSN:
8 34 56 01
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was completing a charter flight from Luanda to Saurimo, carrying a team of journalists who were supposed to visit a local diamonds mine. After touchdown, some tire burst. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. Twelve occupants were injured, some seriously, and the captain, an Ukrainian citizen, was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after touchdown following tires burst.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12B in Luanda

Date & Time: May 11, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RA-12973
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cabinda - Luanda
MSN:
9 3 465 05
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Cabinda to Luanda, carrying a load of 10 tons of various goods and seven crew members. On approach, at a distance of 1,850 metres from the runway threshold, the aircraft was about 13 metres above the glide so the crew increased the rate of descent by 6,6 metres per second, causing the aircraft to descend below the glide at a distance of 1,350 metres from the runway threshold. The aircraft was stabilized at a height of 12 metres at a distance of 290 metres from the runway threshold when it encountered strong winds. The aircraft nosed down while its speed dropped from 260 to 248 km/h and struck the ground short of runway threshold with a positive acceleration of 3,45 g. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All seven crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Luanda

Date & Time: May 28, 1997
Operator:
Registration:
D2-ECL
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda – Lucapa – Dundo – Lucapa – Luanda
MSN:
BB-44
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, following an uneventful flight from Lucapa, both engines failed simultaneously. The aircraft lost speed then stalled and crashed 510 metres short of runway threshold. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. As no fuel was available at Lucapa and Dundo Airport, the crew prepared the tour with a fuel autonomy of six hours, which should be a minimum as the flight calculation for the all tour was five hours and 20 minutes. It was determined that in-flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and was forced to modify his route, increasing flight time and fuel consumption.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on final approach caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Brazzaville: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-TFP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brazzaville - Luanda
MSN:
10424
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff from runway 06, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and sank back on the runway. It skidded for few dozen metres, overran and came to rest 300 metres further, bursting into flames. Three crew members were killed while four others were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the cargo was not properly stored in the in the cargo compartment and that the CofG was aft the limit. The assumption that the cargo shifted at rotation was not ruled out.