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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 Ilyushin II-18D in Luena

Date & Time: Jan 27, 2004 at 1440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ER-ICJ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luena – Luanda
MSN:
186 0091 02
YOM:
1966
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 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 an Antonov AN-12B in Lucapa

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-FRK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luena – Lukapa
MSN:
6344202
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded on runway for few dozen metres before coming to rest on the left side of the runway. While all six crew were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned at Lucapa Airport.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear upon landing.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12B near Luena: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11121
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luena - Catumbela
MSN:
02 348 103
YOM:
1972
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Luena, while cruising at FL160, the aircraft was hit by a SAM surface-to-air missile that struck the engine n°1. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located in the region of Luena, bursting into flames. All seven occupants escaped the cabin and one pilot was killed after walking on a landmine, a second one was seriously injured. The aircraft was on its way to Catumbela, carrying various goods for the World Food Program.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Ground accident of an Antonov AN-12 in Cazombo

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11120
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lobito - Luena - Cazombo
MSN:
02 348 102
YOM:
1972
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Lobito to Cazombo with an intermediate stop in Luena. On final approach to Cazombo Airport, the crew realized the runway was too short and too narrow when both wings hit bushes upon landing. After touchdown, the crew was informed about the presence of landmines in the airfield and decided to take off immediately. While turning to do so, the right main gear struck a pothole and collapsed, causing the propeller of the engine n°4 to struck the ground. The aircraft came to rest and all six occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft was not repaired.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Cazombo: 47 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luena - Cazombo
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
47
Circumstances:
On approach to Cazombo, the aircraft was shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile and crashed few km from Cazombo Airport. All 43 occupants were killed, among them 37 civilians.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile shot by UNITA rebels.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Cazombo: 42 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luena - Cazombo
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
44
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
42
Circumstances:
While descending to Cazombo on a flight from Luena, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile shot by UNITA rebels. The missile struck one of the engine and the crew elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed 40 km from the airport, bursting into flames. Six passengers were injured while 42 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.