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Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Malanje

Date & Time: Feb 14, 2015 at 2058 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-256
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Saurimo - Luanda
MSN:
21 08
YOM:
1989
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
47
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Saurimo to Luanda, the crew encountered technical problems and was cleared to divert to Malanje Airport for an emergency landing. Upon landing on an unlit runway, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All 50 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. The exact cause of the technical failure remains unknown.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-120ER Brasília in Huambo: 17 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 2011 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-500
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Huambo - Luanda
MSN:
120-359
YOM:
2002
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
Shortly after take off from Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the twine engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end, bursting into flames. All four crew and two passengers survived while 17 passengers were killed. There were 11 officers, three generals and six civilians on board. This Embraer Brasilia was the most recent built in service.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76TD in Luanda

Date & Time: Aug 27, 2009
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-906
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10134 08246
YOM:
1991
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, the crew started the rotation but the aircraft did not respond. It continued on the runway, overran and came to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor flight preparation on part of the crew who failed to select the flaps in the appropriate position prior to takeoff.

Ground accident of an Antonov AN-12BK in Luanda

Date & Time: Sep 29, 2008
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-311
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8 3 454 10
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing to runway 23, the aircraft suffered a right landing gear failure and came to rest. There were no injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right main gear for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Luena

Date & Time: Aug 8, 2005 at 0650 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-300
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4 34 21 08
YOM:
1964
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 Antonov AN-12BP in Menongue: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 2003
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-307
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Menongue - Luanda
MSN:
9 34 66 08
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
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-12 in Luena: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 2002
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-304
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Luena
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
34
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
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-26 in Luena

Date & Time: Feb 19, 2001 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-225
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Luena Airport, an unexpected situation forced the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luena: 22 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-224
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luau – Luena
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
22
Circumstances:
On final approach to Luena Airport, the aircraft was shot down by a missile and crashed, bursting into flames. All 22 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by UNITA rebels.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 near Quibaxe: 37 killed

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1997 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-400
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luanda - Cafunfo
MSN:
325
YOM:
1985
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
37
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, en route from Luanda to Cafunfo, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located near Quibaxe. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 37 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown. It was reported that the crew encountered technical problems prior to the loss of control and was unable to maintain the assigned altitude.