Cargo Aircraft Overrun During Approach in Luanda (RA-12973)

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Cabinda to Luanda when it encountered difficulties during the approach phase. The flight was carrying a load of 10 tons of various goods and seven crew members. ## Approach and Descent Profile During the approach, the aircraft was approximately 1,850 meters from the runway threshold and about 13 meters above the glide path. In response, the crew increased the rate of descent by 6.6 meters per second. This adjustment caused the aircraft to descend below the glide path at a distance of 1,350 meters from the runway threshold. ## Impact and Aftermath The aircraft was stabilized at a height of 12 meters and a distance of 290 meters from the runway threshold when it encountered strong winds. The aircraft nosed down while its speed dropped from 260 to 248 km/h, and it struck the ground short of the runway threshold with a positive acceleration of 3.45 g. Upon impact, the undercarriage was torn off, and the aircraft slid for a few dozen meters before coming to rest. All seven crew members escaped uninjured, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.