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Angola
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Lunda Norte

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B in Cafunfo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1996 at 1635 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Air Nacoia - Exploraçao de Aeronaves
Registration:
UR-26197
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda - Cafunfo
MSN:
12609
YOM:
1983
Location:
Cafunfo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On approach to Cafunfo Airport, following an uneventful cargo flight from Luanda, the crew encountered bad weather conditions with thunderstorm. On short final, the pilot reported a minor technical problem with the left engine and initiated a go-around procedure. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway, bursting into flames. Four crew members were killed and four others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while initiating a go-around procedure due to a stall consecutive to an insufficient speed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP near Lukapa: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1996 at 0540 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Aero Tropical
Registration:
ER-ACE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Luanda - Lukapa
MSN:
40 28 12
YOM:
1964
Location:
Lucapa
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
On approach to Lukapa Airport by night, at an altitude of about 1,800 metres, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located 16 km from the airport. All nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined but the Angolan Government reported that the aircraft may have been shot down by a surface-to-air missile fired by UNITA rebels.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Luremo

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Registration:
UR-48008
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
34 05
YOM:
1992
Location:
Luremo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Luremo, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest few dozen metres further. All five occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Cafunfo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
D2-ECH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda - Cafunfo
MSN:
BB-345
YOM:
1978
Location:
Cafunfo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After landing at Cafunfo Airport and while taxiing to the ramp, the crew heard several explosions outside the airport as UNITA rebels were approaching the airstrip. In such conditions, the crew decided to return to Luanda and expedited a takeoff. After departure, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft was hit by a Stinger missile that struck the right engine. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed few km from the airport, bursting into flames. Two passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Stinger missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-8 in Dundo

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-8
Operator:
Von Haaf Air
Registration:
D2-FVA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dundo - Luanda
MSN:
0C3450
YOM:
1960
Location:
Dundo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Dundo Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the left after the crew encountered directional control problems. Few seconds later, at a speed of 190 km/h, the aircraft deviated to the right then veered off runway. On rough ground, the aircraft became airborne the struck power cables, stalled and crashed. All six crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382E-44C Hercules in Dundo

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
D2-THA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4832
YOM:
1979
Location:
Dundo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Apparently following technical problems, the aircraft belly landed at Dundo Airport. After landing, the aircraft slid on the ground then veered off runway, lost a wing and came to rest, bursting into flames. All five crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382E-21C Hercules near Dundo: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
N17ST
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
4333
YOM:
1969
Location:
Dundo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While descending to Dundo Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to foggy conditions. At an altitude of 2,650 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 50 km from the airport and disintegrated upon impact. All seven occupants were killed. For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to continue the approach below MDA.
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