4 fatalities

2003-05-16: Antonov AN-12 (T-307) — Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana — Menongue, Angola

Menongue, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On May 16, 2003, an Antonov AN-12 (registration T-307) operated by Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana was involved in an aviation accident near Menongue, Angola during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo aircraft experiencing an engine failure on its initial flight landed safely, but crashed on the return trip after a second engine failed, killing all four crew members.

Flight Details

A cargo aircraft departed Luanda for Menongue with four crew members and a load of fuel drums. While cruising, one of the engines failed. The crew managed to continue the flight and landed normally at Menongue Airport.

Subsequent Return Flight

After landing, the crew decided to fly the aircraft back to Luanda on three engines for maintenance, rather than waiting for a technical crew to arrive the next day. Shortly after takeoff from Menongue, while climbing, a second engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed.

Outcome

All four crew members were killed in the crash.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure, but the reason for the failure remains unknown.