Accident Overview
On January 19, 2008, at 0732 UTC, a Beech 200 aircraft, registration D2-FK, operated by Gira-globo Company as a charter flight, crashed in mountainous terrain near Huambo, Angola. The accident occurred during an approach to land at Huambo Aerodrome. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The flight had originated from Luanda, Angola. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact and subsequent ground fire.
Fatalities and Damage
The pilot, copilot, and eleven passengers were fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed, and a ground fire occurred.
Investigation
The Angola Department of Civil Aviation is conducting the investigation. The United States Accredited Representative is Dennis L. Jones from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C.