What happened
During the initial climb phase from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden left bank while at an altitude of approximately 200 feet. This maneuver led to a rapid loss of altitude, causing the plane to strike the ground roughly 5 km away from the departure airfield. The impact and subsequent fire caused the total destruction of the airframe.
There were 57 fatalities recorded in the accident, representing the entire population of the aircraft. The crew consisted of five members, including one Angolan national and four individuals from Ukraine.
Findings
Following the impact, the aircraft was consumed by flames. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of altitude during the climb was the primary factor leading to the crash site location.