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.