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.