Menongue

The aircraft departed Luanda on a cargo flight to Menongue, carrying four crew members and a load of fuel drums. While in cruising altitude, one of the engine failed but the crew was able to continue and to land normally at Menongue Airport. Later, the crew decided to fly back to Luanda on three engines for maintenance instead of getting a technical crew to the airfield the next day. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, a second engine failed, causing the aircraft to stall and to crash. All four crew members were killed.

The twin engine aircraft was completing a special flight from Luanda to Lanseria on behalf of the World Food Programme. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an isolated area located in the region of Menongue. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all five occupants were killed. It was reported that weather was poor at the time of the accident with severe turbulences. The left aileron and a part of the left wing were never recovered and probably separated from the aircraft prior to the loss of control.

After takeoff from Menongue Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile that struck the engine n°4. The crew was cleared for an immediate return but the right wing caught fire while both right engines n°3 and 4 were out of service. Following an unstabilized approach, the crew was able to land but because the hydraulic systems were inoperative, the airplane could not be stopped within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters further. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crashed near Menongue after being shot down by UNITA rebels. Occupant's fate unknown.

On final approach to Menongue, the four engine airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. All four crew members were killed.

En route, the airplane was hit by a surface-to-air SAM-7 missile fired by UNITA rebels. The crew was able to make an emergency landing in a field. Four crew members were rescued while two others were taken prisoners and later released as part of a prisoner exchange program.