Aircraft accident at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport

3 fatalities • Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft veered off the runway and broke into two pieces during takeoff at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During the takeoff roll at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The pilot-in-command attempted an evasive maneuver to steer around a depression in the runway surface. This action caused the aircraft to depart the paved surface and veer off the runway.

Following the excursion, the aircraft struck a ditch. The impact was severe enough to cause the airframe to break into two separate sections. The incident resulted in three fatalities.

Findings

  • The pilot attempted to avoid a hole located on the runway during the takeoff phase.
  • Loss of control occurred during the maneuver to avoid the runway defect.

Probable cause

The pilot's attempt to avoid a hole in the runway led to a loss of control and subsequent excursion from the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-03-25 Antonov AN-32 accident near Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola?

An aircraft veered off the runway and broke into two pieces during takeoff at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-03-25 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-03-25 involved a Antonov AN-32, registration D2-MAJ, operated by Government of Angola, at Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's attempt to avoid a hole in the runway led to a loss of control and subsequent excursion from the runway.

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