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Aircraft Crashes into Sea During Low-Visibility Approach (CR-LLD)

Lobito, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 21, 1972, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration CR-LLD) operated by DTA Angola Airlines - Direcção dos Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Lobito, Angola during landing or approach. 22 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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 into the sea 3 km offshore during a low-visibility approach. Two passengers and one crew member were rescued, while 22 occupants were killed.

Accident Overview and Outcome During a final approach in low visibility caused by poor weather conditions, the aircraft descended too low and crashed into the sea 3 km offshore. The accident resulted in the deaths of 22 occupants. Two passengers and one crew member were rescued. ## Approach Conditions and Sequence At the time of the accident, visibility was below minima. The crew continued the approach until the aircraft contacted water and crashed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause beyond the stated conditions and sequence of events.

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