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

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.