Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating an ambulance flight crashed in an open field near Cuilo, approximately 170 km southwest of Dundo, Angola. The accident resulted in the deaths of all seven individuals on board.
Flight Details
The aircraft departed Dundo Airport at 1658 local time. The flight was en route to Luanda and carried three doctors, one patient from South Africa, and three crew members, for a total of seven occupants.
Sequence of Events
Approximately 15 minutes after departure, the crew reported engine problems. Shortly thereafter, one of the engines caught fire. The aircraft subsequently lost control and crashed in an open field near Cuilo.
Casualties
All seven occupants—three doctors, one patient, and three crew members—were killed in the crash.