On June 24, 1996, an Antonov AN-26 (registration UR-26197) operated by Air Nacoia - Exploraçao de Aeronaves was involved in an aviation accident near Cafunfo, Angola during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control while initiating a go-around procedure due to a stall consecutive to an insufficient speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo flight from Luanda crashed short of the runway at Cafunpo Airport after the crew initiated a go-around due to a left engine issue and bad weather. The aircraft stalled, burst into flames, killing four crew members and injuring four others.
Incident
On approach to Cafunpo Airport, a cargo flight from Luanda encountered bad weather conditions with thunderstorms. While on short final, the pilot reported a minor technical problem with the left engine and initiated a go-around procedure. Shortly after, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway, bursting into flames. The accident resulted in four crew members being killed and four others injured.
Investigation
Investigators determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control while initiating a go-around procedure due to a stall consecutive to insufficient speed. The official findings state that the stall was a direct result of the aircraft not maintaining adequate speed during the go-around.
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