Angola

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Registration:

T-300

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Military

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

MSN:

4 34 21 08

YOM:

1964

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Upon landing at Luena Airport, the four engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18D in Luena

Date & Time: Jan 27, 2004 at 1440 LT

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-18

Operator:

Registration:

ER-ICJ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Schedule:

Luena – Luanda

MSN:

186 0091 02

YOM:

1966

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During the takeoff roll on runway 29, the aircraft did not accelerate as expected. The captain decided to abort the takeoff procedure but the aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining distance. It overran and collided with trees located 100 meters further. A crew member was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a BAe 125-403B in Luanda

Date & Time: Nov 21, 2003

Type of aircraft:

BAe 125

Operator:

Intertransit

Registration:

D2-EXR

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

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Schedule:

Luanda – Catumbela

MSN:

25215

YOM:

1970

Location:

Luanda-4 de Fevereiro

Luanda

Country:

Angola

Region:

Africa

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Few minutes after takeoff from Lunda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, en route to Catumbela, the crew informed ATC about hydraulic problems and was cleared for an emergency return to Luanda. Due to the failure of the primary hydraulic system, the crew was unable to lower the landing gear and decided to complete a belly landing on the grassy area located between both runways 23 and 25. The aircraft slid on its belly for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both pilots were uninjured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Menongue: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 2003

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Registration:

T-307

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Menongue - Luanda

MSN:

9 34 66 08

YOM:

1969

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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.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12A in Nzagi

Date & Time: Dec 31, 2002

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Registration:

D2-FBV

Flight Type:

Cargo

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MSN:

2 34 06 04

YOM:

1962

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Nzagi Airport during the year 2002, date exact unknown.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-18V in Nzagi

Date & Time: Sep 15, 2002

Type of aircraft:

Ilyushin II-18

Operator:

Registration:

EX-904

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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MSN:

182 0049 04

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1962

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After touchdown, the four engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Cafunfo

Date & Time: Apr 2, 2002

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-32

Operator:

Registration:

ER-AEQ

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Schedule:

Luanda - Cafunfo

MSN:

16 03

YOM:

1988

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Aircraft flight hours:

2855

Aircraft flight cycles:

1213

Circumstances:

On approach to Cafunfo Airport, the encountered strong crosswinds. On short final, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of runway threshold. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off. The aircraft slid on its belly for few dozen metres then lost its empennage and left wing before coming to rest. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Luena: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 2002

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Registration:

T-304

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Military

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Luanda - Luena

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While approaching runway 11/29 in heavy rain falls, the four engine aircraft crashed two km short of runway. Two crew members and three passengers were killed. The aircraft was completing a flight from Luanda to Luena on behalf of the Government of the State of Moxico.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Luzamba

Date & Time: Dec 11, 2001

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-32

Operator:

Air Nave

Registration:

D2-FEO

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

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