What happened
During a flight originating from Lucapa, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport when both engines ceased functioning at the same time. Following the loss of power, the aircraft's airspeed decreased, leading to a stall. The plane subsequently crashed approximately 510 metres before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the crew had planned a tour with a fuel reserve intended to last six hours, as the total planned flight duration was five hours and 20 minutes. This planning was necessary because refueling options were unavailable at both Lucapa and Dundo Airport. However, during the flight, the crew encountered adverse weather conditions. To navigate these conditions, the crew had to alter the planned flight path, which led to an increase in both the duration of the flight and the total amount of fuel consumed.