Crash of a Lockheed L-382G Hercules near Huambo: 14 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1998 at 1205 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S9-CAO
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Huambo - Saurimo
MSN:
4561
YOM:
1974
Flight number:
UNO806
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Huambo-Albano Machado Airport on an humanitarian mission to Saurimo under call sign UNO806 on behalf of the United Nations Organization. Five minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in a field located near the village of Vila Nova, about 40 km from Huambo. The aircraft was destroyed and all 14 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a 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-12BP near Fazenda Libonge: 13 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
EW-11368
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4 3 420 10
YOM:
1964
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
About forty minutes into the flight, the crew reported technical problems to ATC after both engines n°1 and 3 failed. The crew was cleared to return to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport. About three minutes later, while descending to an altitude of 800 metres, at a speed of 350 km/h, the aircraft adopted a rate of descent of 3 metres per second and crashed about 80 km north of Luanda. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 13 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines n°1 and 3 possibly following bird strike after takeoff from Luanda Airport.

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 an Antonov AN-72 off Angola: 11 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ER-ACF
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Abidjan - Rundu
MSN:
36572094888
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Abidjan on a cargo flight to Rundu, Namibia. While cruising along the Angolan coast, the crew contacted ATC when he was apparently forced to divert to Angola for control purposes. It is believed that the crew refused to divert to Angola and continued his route. Eventually, the decision to shut the aircraft down was taken by the Angolan Army. The aircraft crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off the Angolan coast, killing all 11 occupants.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Boeing 727-23F in Lucapa

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-TJC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
19180
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Lucapa Airport. All four crew members escaped uninjured.