2 fatalities

1995-01-28: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (D2-ECH) — Sociedad de Aviaçao Ligeira - SAL — Cafunfo, Angola

Cafunfo, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On January 28, 1995, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration D2-ECH) operated by Sociedad de Aviaçao Ligeira - SAL was involved in an aviation accident near Cafunfo, Angola during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a Stinger missile. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft was struck by a Stinger missile shortly after departing Cafunfo Airport, causing a crash that killed two passengers and injured four others.

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.