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Fatal Stall and Crash During Climb After Takeoff on Luanda–Lisbon Flight (7502)

São Tomé, São Tomé and PrincipeTakeoff (climb)

On November 22, 1962, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 7502) operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) was involved in an aviation accident near São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe during takeoff. 23 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in heavy rain while climbing from an intermediate stop on a Luanda–Lisbon flight. All four crew members and 19 passengers died; 14 others were injured. Overload is believed to have contributed.

Incident Overview The accident involved an aircraft that was completing a flight from Luanda to Lisbon with an intermediate stop at São Tomé. After takeoff, the aircraft was climbing in heavy rain when it stalled and crashed a few kilometers from the airfield. ## Casualties and Injuries The crash resulted in fatalities among all four crew members and 19 passengers, all of whom were civilians. Fourteen other occupants were injured. ## Contributing Factors The available source states that it is believed the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. No other cause or specific aircraft details are provided in the source.

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