On December 11, 2001, an Antonov AN-32 (registration D2-FEO) operated by Air Nave was involved in an aviation accident near Luzamba, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Luzamba Airport, resulting in an overrun and significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
During an arrival at Luzamba Airport, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. Due to the inability to stop within the available runway length, the plane overran the landing surface and eventually came to a rest.
There were six people on board during the incident. Following the overrun, all occupants were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. While no lives were lost, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length following landing.