Fatal aircraft crash in Bairro Cazenga during emergency return

27 fatalities • Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight returning to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport crashed in a residential area, resulting in 27 fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime cargo operation departing from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport for Lucapa, the flight crew encountered significant mechanical difficulties. The captain notified air traffic control regarding a malfunction involving the number one engine, prompting instructions to perform an emergency landing back at the departure airfield.

While performing the final approach to the runway, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The plane impacted the ground in the Bairro Cazenga district, striking the area approximately 5 km before reaching the threshold of runway 25. The impact and subsequent wreckage caused the destruction of the aircraft and multiple residential buildings.

Findings

The crash resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals on board the aircraft and 13 individuals on the ground.
The incident caused serious injuries to 4 people located in the impact zone.
The primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine malfunction occurring during the emergency approach.

Probable cause

The loss of control during the final approach was precipitated by technical issues with the aircraft's number one engine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-02-02 Antonov AN-12 accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola?

A cargo flight returning to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport crashed in a residential area, resulting in 27 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-02-02 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 27 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-02-02 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration EY-ASS, operated by Savanair, at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?