No fatalities

2014-02-25: Embraer EMB-120 Brasília (D2-FFZ) — Guicango — Lucapa, Angola

Lucapa, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 25, 2014, an Embraer EMB-120 Brasília (registration D2-FFZ) operated by Guicango was involved in an aviation accident near Lucapa, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On final approach to Lucapa, the crew shut down an engine due to technical problems. After touchdown, the aircraft veered left off the runway, lost its undercarriage on rough terrain, and came to rest on its belly with severe damage. Three passengers sustained slight injuries.

Incident Details

During the final approach to Lucapa, the flight crew encountered technical problems with the aircraft. As a result, they were forced to shut down one of its engines for an unspecified reason. The aircraft continued its approach and touched down on the runway.

After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and veered to the left, departing the runway surface. It then contacted rough terrain adjacent to the runway. The impact with the uneven ground caused the aircraft to lose its undercarriage. Subsequently, the aircraft came to rest on its belly.

Damage and Injuries

The accident resulted in severe damage to both wings, both engines, and the fuselage. Three passengers on board sustained slight injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing, but the exact cause of the technical problems and the subsequent loss of control has not been determined.