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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Luanda Airport (CR-LCJ)

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

On August 28, 1954, a Beechcraft D18 (registration CR-LCJ) operated by DTA Angola Airlines - Direcção dos Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on final approach caused by an engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Luanda Airport after losing control on final approach due to an engine failure, killing both pilots and injuring two passengers.

Incident Overview and Location Details On final approach to Luanda Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and crashed in the Estrada de Catete area, approximately 2 km north of the airfield. The incident resulted in the deaths of both pilots, while the two passengers on board sustained injuries. The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure that led to the loss of control during the final approach phase. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material, and the account is limited to the facts stated in the official findings.

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