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Charter Flight Crash Near Catumbela Airport (T-401)

Catumbela, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1995, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration T-401) operated by Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana was involved in an aviation accident near Catumbela, Angola during landing or approach. 48 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A charter aircraft crashed into a mountain slope 15 km from Catumbela Airport during descent in poor weather, killing 48 occupants and seriously injuring five.

Incident Overview and Route Details The aircraft was operating a charter flight from Ondjiva to Catumbela on behalf of the Angolan Company Maboque. The occupants included company employees and football players. ## Crash Circumstances While descending to Catumbela Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 15 km from Catumbela Airport. ## Casualties The accident resulted in 48 fatalities among the occupants. Five passengers were seriously injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause was controlled flight into terrain after the crew initiated the descent prematurely in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions.

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