Aircraft accident during takeoff near Luanda

10 fatalities • Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola • Takeoff (climb)

A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Luanda, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

What happened

During a cargo operation from Luanda to Cafunfo, a four-engine aircraft leased from Carib Air Transport to Angola Air Charter experienced a fatal accident. The flight was transporting a variety of goods to the Luanda Norte Province, accompanied by four crew members and six passengers.

As the aircraft departed from runway 24, it reached an altitude of approximately 50 to 60 meters. During the initial climb, the aircraft performed a series of lateral movements, banking to the right before swinging to the left. This maneuver resulted in a stall, causing the plane to impact the right side of the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate upon contact with the ground. There were 10 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following unstable flight maneuvers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-06-10 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola?

A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed shortly after departing from Luanda, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-06-10 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-06-10 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration J6-SLQ, operated by Angola Air Charter, at Luanda-4 de Fevereiro, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following unstable flight maneuvers.

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