1 fatality

1998-08-11: Antonov AN-12 (D2-FAZ) — Alada - Empresa de Transportes Aéreos — Saurimo, Angola

Saurimo, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 11, 1998, an Antonov AN-12 (registration D2-FAZ) operated by Alada - Empresa de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Saurimo, Angola during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control after touchdown following tires burst. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A four-engine charter aircraft from Luanda to Saurimo overran the runway after tires burst on touchdown, coming to rest in flames. The captain (Ukrainian) was killed, and twelve occupants were injured, some seriously.

Incident

A four-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Luanda to Saurimo, carrying a team of journalists destined to visit a local diamond mine, experienced a tire burst after touchdown. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran the runway, and came to rest, bursting into flames.

Occupants and Injuries

Twelve occupants were injured, some seriously. The captain, a Ukrainian citizen, was killed. No further details regarding the other occupants or the nature of injuries were provided.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be loss of control after touchdown following tires burst.