Fatal aircraft accident near Lukapa Airport

9 fatalities • Lucapa, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in an open field approximately 16 km from Lukapa Airport during a night approach, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Lukapa Airport, an aircraft began an uncontrolled descent while flying at an altitude of approximately 1,800 metres. The descent continued until the aircraft struck an open field situated roughly 16 km away from the airport perimeter.

There were nine fatalities recorded as a result of the impact. No survivors were reported among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the uncontrolled descent remains unconfirmed, though the accident occurred during the approach phase of flight under night conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-02-27 Antonov AN-12 accident near Lucapa, Angola?

An aircraft crashed in an open field approximately 16 km from Lukapa Airport during a night approach, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-02-27 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-02-27 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration ER-ACE, operated by Aero Tropical, at Lucapa, Angola.

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