Surface-to-air missile strike destroys aircraft near Cuito Airport

10 fatalities • Cuito, Angola • Flight

A humanitarian relief flight was destroyed by a missile attack shortly after departing from Cuito Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Cuito Airport, an aircraft transporting humanitarian aid supplies was struck by a surface-to-air missile. The incident occurred while the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet. Following the missile impact, the plane crashed, resulting in 10 fatalities and no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the aircraft was targeted by a surface-to-air missile during its climb phase. The flight was operating as a cargo mission intended to deliver essential relief supplies for a humanitarian organization at the time of the attack.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-12-14 Antonov AN-12 accident near Cuito, Angola?

A humanitarian relief flight was destroyed by a missile attack shortly after departing from Cuito Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1998-12-14 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-12-14 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration UR-11319, operated by Khors Aircompany, at Cuito, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike during flight.

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