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Cargo Aircraft Shot Down by UNITA Missile During Luanda–Saurimo Flight (TN-AFR)

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On July 1, 1999, an Antonov AN-12 (registration TN-AFR) operated by Savanair was involved in an aviation accident near Luzamba, Angola in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by an UNITA surface-to-air missile. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft en route from Luanda to Saurimo was struck by a surface-to-air missile at cruising altitude. The crew attempted an emergency landing near Luzamba, resulting in one crew member killed and four captured by UNITA rebels.

Incident Overview During a cargo flight from Luanda to Saurimo, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile while at cruising altitude. The crew reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing near Luzamba. One crew member was killed, and four others were captured by UNITA rebels. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the aircraft being shot down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile. No aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is specified in the source material. ## Context The incident involved a cargo operation in a region affected by UNITA rebel activity. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft, flight number, or exact location of the crash site beyond the reference to Luzamba.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 1999 Antonov AN-12 accident near Luzamba, Angola?

A cargo aircraft en route from Luanda to Saurimo was struck by a surface-to-air missile at cruising altitude. The crew attempted an emergency landing near Luzamba, resulting in one crew member killed and four captured by UNITA rebels.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 1999 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 1999 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration TN-AFR, operated by Savanair, at Luzamba, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by an UNITA surface-to-air missile.

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