What happened
A charter flight traveling from Luanda to Saurimo was carrying a group of journalists intended for a visit to a nearby diamond mine when the accident occurred. Upon landing at the destination, the four-engine aircraft experienced a tire burst. This mechanical failure prevented the crew from stopping the plane within the available runway length, leading to an overrun. Following the excursion from the runway, the aircraft caught fire.
The incident resulted in one fatality, involving the pilot, and twelve injuries, several of which were classified as serious.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was a loss of control following the burst tires during the landing phase.