33 fatalities

2013-11-29: LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470 — Namibia

Namibia

On November 29, 2013, a LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470 was involved in an aviation accident near Namibia. 33 people were killed. The investigation identified pilot suicide as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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An Embraer E190 flying from Maputo to Luanda crashed in Namibia on 29 November 2013, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On 29 November 2013, LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470 was conducting a scheduled international service from Maputo, Mozambique, to Luanda, Angola. While mid-way through the flight path, the Embraer E190 departed from its intended course and descended into the Bwabwata National Park located in Namibia. The impact of the crash resulted in the deaths of all 33 people on board, consisting of 27 passengers and 6 crew members.

Investigation

No specific details regarding the investigation process or the specific findings of the authorities were provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

pilot suicide