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Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Huambo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D2-MAJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Huambo - Luanda
MSN:
3201
YOM:
1992
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
29
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the pilot-in-command made a manoeuvre to avoid a hole in the runway when control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway, struck a ditch and came to rest, broken in two. Three passengers were killed.