No fatalities

2009-08-27: Ilyushin II-76 (T-906) — Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana — Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola

Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On August 27, 2009, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration T-906) operated by Angola Air Force - Força Aérea Nacional Angolana was involved in an aviation accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor flight preparation on part of the crew who failed to select the flaps in the appropriate position prior to takeoff. 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 1781196588Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff roll at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, the crew initiated rotation but the aircraft did not become airborne, overrunning the runway and sustaining substantial damage. No injuries were reported.

Event Description

During the takeoff roll at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, the flight crew initiated the rotation procedure. However, the aircraft did not respond to the control inputs and failed to become airborne. The aircraft continued its travel along the runway, overran the end, and came to rest. No injuries occurred among the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Investigation

The official investigation into the incident identified a probable cause. The findings indicated that the crew had performed poor flight preparation prior to the takeoff.

Probable Cause

According to the official findings, the probable cause was poor flight preparation on the part of the crew, who failed to select the flaps in the appropriate position prior to takeoff.