What happened
While conducting an approach to Cazombo Airport, the aircraft was targeted and struck by a Stinger surface-to-air missile. The projectile hit the plane, causing it to crash in the vicinity of the airport, just a few kilometers away from the runway. The incident occurred during the final phase of the flight as the crew attempted to land.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the aircraft was shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile launched by UNITA rebels. This hostile action resulted in the immediate death of all 43 occupants on board, including 37 civilians and the flight crew. No survivors were reported from the crash site.