3 fatalities

1997-04-14: Fokker F27 Friendship (D2-TFP) — TAAG Angola Airlines - Transportes Aéreos de Angola — Brazzaville, Congo

Brazzaville, CongoTakeoff (climb)

On April 14, 1997, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration D2-TFP) operated by TAAG Angola Airlines - Transportes Aéreos de Angola was involved in an aviation accident near Brazzaville, Congo during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the cargo was not properly stored in the cargo compartment and that the CofG was aft the limit. The assumption that the cargo shifted at rotation was not ruled out. 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 1781206151Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled during initial climb after liftoff from runway 06, sank back onto the runway, overran, and burst into flames. Three crew members were killed, four seriously injured.

Accident Details

Shortly after lifting off from runway 06, the aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb. It descended and struck the runway, skidding for several dozen meters before overrunning the end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest approximately 300 meters beyond the runway and erupted in flames.

Injuries and Damage

The accident resulted in the deaths of three crew members. Four other crew members sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the cargo was not properly stored in the cargo compartment, resulting in the center of gravity being aft of the limit. The investigation did not rule out the possibility that the cargo shifted at rotation, contributing to the stall.