Aircraft crash near Catumbela Airport during descent

48 fatalities • Catumbela, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

A charter flight traveling from Ondjiva to Catumbela crashed into a mountainside during its approach, resulting in 48 fatalities.

What happened

A charter flight operated for the Angolan Company Maboque was conducting a journey from Ondjiva to Catumbela when the accident occurred. The flight was transporting a group of employees and football players to their destination. During the descent toward Catumbela Airport, the aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions. While maneuvering through the area, the aircraft impacted a mountainside situated approximately 15 km from the airport.

Findings

The crash resulted in a total of 48 fatalities among the occupants. Additionally, five passengers sustained serious injuries during the impact. The primary factor contributing to the accident was the encounter with poor weather conditions during the approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while navigating through adverse weather during its descent to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-06-17 Casa 212 Aviocar accident near Catumbela, Angola?

A charter flight traveling from Ondjiva to Catumbela crashed into a mountainside during its approach, resulting in 48 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-06-17 Casa 212 Aviocar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 48 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-06-17 involved a Casa 212 Aviocar, registration T-401, operated by Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana, at Catumbela, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while navigating through adverse weather during its descent to the airport.

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