Region
Africa

Crash of a Boeing 727-44F in Nzagi

Date & Time: May 10, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 727-100
Operator:
Registration:
D2-FCK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda – Nzagi
MSN:
18892
YOM:
1965
Location:
Nzagi
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to runway 08 at Nzagi Airport, the aircraft was too low, causing the right main gear to struck an earth mound located about 100 metres short of runway threshold. Upon touchdown, the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest partially on its belly. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the copilot was the pilot-in-command at the time of the accident. Wind was from 130 at 12-15 knots.

Crash of a Beechcraft 1900C-1 in Lubango: 16 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 2001 at 0823 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 1900C
Operator:
Registration:
S9-CAE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Luanda – Lubango
MSN:
UC-142
YOM:
1991
Location:
Lubango
Huíla
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Circumstances:
While descending to Lubango Airport following an uneventful flight from Luanda, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls and low ceiling. In such conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 16 km northwest of runway 10 threshold. One passenger survived while 16 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
A possible loss of control after the pilot-in-command suffered a spatial disorientation while descending in IMC conditions.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luena

Date & Time: Feb 19, 2001 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
T-225
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Luena
Moxico
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
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:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
T-224
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luau – Luena
Location:
Luena
Moxico
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
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 Boeing 727-46F in Dundo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 727-100
Operator:
Registration:
S9-BAI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda – Dundo
MSN:
20078
YOM:
1968
Location:
Dundo
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
40300
Aircraft flight cycles:
30800
Circumstances:
On final approach to Dundo Airport, on the last segment, the pilot-in-command reduced both engines power when the aircraft lost height and landed hard. Upon impact, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres, veered off runway to the right and came to rest near houses. All 10 people on board the aircraft escaped uninjured while one people on the ground was killed. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luanda: 57 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 2000 at 1303 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Asa Pesada
Registration:
D2-FCG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda - Namibe
MSN:
2 73 081 04
YOM:
1972
Location:
Luanda-4 de Fevereiro
Luanda
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
57
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft banked left, lost height and crashed 5 km from the airport, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 57 occupants were killed. The five crew members were four Ukrainian citizens and one Angolan.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of the failure of the left engine during climbout. The exact cause of the engine failure remains unknown but discrepancies were noted concerning operations, manifest and W&B documents (fuel and pax). Since last October 31, all Antonov AN-24, AN-26 and AN-32 flights were suspended in all Angolan airspace, except on the route Luanda - Namibe.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Mona Quimbundo: 49 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 2000 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
ACA-Ancargo Air
Registration:
D2-FDI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lucapa – Dundo – Saurimo – Luanda
MSN:
120 09
YOM:
1982
Location:
Mona Quimbundo
Lunda Sul
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
44
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
49
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Saurimo on a flight to Luanda, carrying 44 passengers and a crew of five. This was the last leg of day after two previous flights from Lucapa and Dundo. About 20 minutes into the flight, while in cruising altitude, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located near Mona Quimbundo. The wreckage was found about 50 km southwest of Saurimo and all 49 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The hostile action was claimed by UNITA rebels because the aircraft was carrying a load of diamonds stolen on their territory.

Crash of an Antonov AN-72 in Luzamba

Date & Time: Oct 6, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-72
Operator:
Registration:
TL-ACW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
36572090796
YOM:
1990
Location:
Luzamba
Lunda Norte
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Luzamba Airport, the crew encountered atmospheric turbulences. The captain increased engine power, causing the approach speed to increase as well. The aircraft, too high, landed too far down the runway. Realizing the situation after touchdown, the captain abandoned the landing manoeuvre and initiated a go-around procedure. While climbing, the crew was aware he should follow a downwind circuit at low height because of hostile actions in the area. During the second approach, the crew forgot to lower the landing gear so the aircraft landed on its belly and slid for about 350 metres before coming to rest on the runway. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to follow the approach checklist and forgot to lower the landing gear during the second approach. As the landing gear were not lowered, an alarm sounded in the cockpit but the crew thought this was a mistake and failed to lower the gear or to initiate a second go-around procedure.

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

Date & Time: Mar 25, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Government of Angola
Registration:
D2-MAJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Huambo - Luanda
MSN:
3201
YOM:
1992
Location:
Huambo-Albano Machado
Huambo
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
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.

Crash of a Boeing 727-82 in Luanda

Date & Time: Feb 12, 2000 at 1420 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 727-100
Operator:
Registration:
S9-NAZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salima - Luanda
MSN:
19404
YOM:
1967
Location:
Luanda-4 de Fevereiro
Luanda
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Salima, the crew started the descent to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport runway 23. Due to very bad weather conditions, the aircraft was unstable on final and the pilot decided to initiate a go-around. Few minutes later, while attempting a second approach to land, the aircraft was rolling left and right, causing the right wing to hit the runway surface. The aircraft landed hard, broke in two and came to rest few hundred metres further on the main runway. All seven occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that weather conditions were very bad at the time of the accident with heavy rain falls and wind gusting from 50 to 80 knots.
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