Incident
Approximately 30 minutes after departing from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, an aircraft crashed in the Angolan province of Malanje. The pilot had reported an engine fire and indicated an intention to attempt an emergency landing at Malanje. About three minutes later, the pilot stated that they would attempt an immediate landing straight ahead. This transmission was the last contact with the crew.
Impact Details
At the time of impact, the right propeller was feathered, the landing gear was retracted, and the flaps were deployed at 25°. All four crew members and 20 passengers on board were killed.
Wreckage Recovery
The wreckage was discovered in an isolated area in 2003, several years after the accident. No further details about the recovery process were provided.
Potential Cause
It was reported that the aircraft was probably shot down by UNITA rebels, though this has not been confirmed.