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Aircraft Ground Impact at Cafunfo Airport (ER-AEQ)

Cafunfo, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 2, 2002, an Antonov AN-32 (registration ER-AEQ) operated by Renan was involved in an aviation accident near Cafunfo, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold at Cafunfo Airport during a crosswind approach. The undercarriage was torn off, and the aircraft slid on its belly before losing its empennage and left wing. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Approach Conditions During an approach to Cafunfo Airport, the aircraft encountered strong crosswinds. On short final, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of the runway threshold. ## Impact and Subsequent Damage On impact, the undercarriage were torn off. The aircraft slid on its belly for few dozen metres then lost its empennage and left wing before coming to rest. ## Occupant Outcomes All 15 occupants escaped uninjured. ## Probable Cause The source does not state a probable cause. ## Tags - Cafunfo Airport - crosswind - runway threshold - undercarriage - empennage - left wing - uninjured occupants

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