Incident
After landing at Cafunfo Airport, the crew heard several explosions outside the airport as UNITA rebels were approaching the airstrip. In response, the crew decided to return to Luanda and expedited a takeoff. Following departure, while climbing, the twin-engine aircraft was hit by a Stinger missile that struck the right engine. The crew lost control of the airplane, which crashed a few kilometers from the airport and burst into flames.
Casualties
Two passengers were killed in the crash, and four other occupants sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
Official findings attribute the accident to being shot down by a Stinger missile.