No fatalities

1997-05-28: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (D2-ECL) — Sociedad de Aviaçao Ligeira - SAL — Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola

Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 28, 1997, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration D2-ECL) operated by Sociedad de Aviaçao Ligeira - SAL was involved in an aviation accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure on final approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. 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 1781206073Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, both engines failed simultaneously due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft stalled and crashed 510 meters short of the runway. All six occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

On final approach to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, following an uneventful flight from Lucapa, both engines failed simultaneously. The aircraft lost speed, stalled, and crashed 510 meters short of the runway threshold. All six occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Fuel Planning and Route

No fuel was available at Lucapa and Dundo Airport. The crew prepared the tour with a fuel autonomy of six hours, which was intended as a minimum since the flight calculation for the entire tour was five hours and 20 minutes. During the flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions, forcing them to modify their route. This modification increased flight time and fuel consumption.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the double engine failure on final approach was caused by fuel exhaustion.