Incident Overview
A cargo flight originating from Salima experienced a hard landing during a second approach to Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, resulting in the aircraft breaking apart and being written off. All seven occupants evacuated without injury.
Sequence of Events
The crew initiated a descent to runway 23 at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport following an uneventful cargo flight from Salima. During the final approach, the aircraft was unstable due to very bad weather conditions, prompting the pilot to execute a go-around. Several minutes later, while attempting a second approach, the aircraft exhibited uncontrolled rolling left and right. The right wing subsequently struck the runway surface. The aircraft then landed hard, broke into two sections, and came to rest several hundred meters further along the main runway.
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions at the time were reported as very bad, with heavy rainfall and wind gusts ranging from 50 to 80 knots.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. All seven occupants on board escaped uninjured.