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2002-01-27: Antonov AN-12 (T-304) — Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana — Luena, Angola

Luena, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 2002, an Antonov AN-12 (registration T-304) operated by Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana was involved in an aviation accident near Luena, Angola during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed short of the runway during an approach in heavy rain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781202119Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed approximately two kilometers from the runway while approaching Luena during heavy rainfall, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to runway 11/29, a four-engine aircraft impacted the ground roughly two kilometers short of the runway threshold. The flight was operating on behalf of the Government of the State of Moxico, traveling from Luanda to Luena. At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing intense rainfall.

The crash resulted in five fatalities, consisting of two crew members and three passengers. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in conditions of heavy rain during the final approach phase.
  • The impact occurred prior to reaching the runway environment.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed short of the runway during an approach in heavy rain.

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