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Fatal Overload Crash at Jamba Airport (9Q-CRR)

Jamba, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On December 18, 1995, a Lockheed L-188 Electra (registration 9Q-CRR) operated by Trans Service Airlift - TSA was involved in an aviation accident near Jamba, Angola during takeoff. 141 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of control was the consequence of an overloaded aircraft that was certified to carry a maximum of 97 passengers. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed after takeoff from Jamba Airport due to being overloaded. The flight, carrying Congolese refugees to Kinshasa, resulted in 141 fatalities, including 83 children, with three survivors.

Incident Overview and Casualties On a charter flight intended to repatriate Congolese refugees to Kinshasa, a four-engine aircraft departed from Jamba Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft struggled to gain altitude, subsequently stalled, and crashed into a field located a few kilometers from the airfield. The accident resulted in the deaths of 141 occupants, including 83 children. The copilot and two passengers survived the impact. ## Official Findings and Cause The official investigation concluded that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the crash. The aircraft was certified to carry a maximum of 97 passengers, but it was carrying significantly more. Investigators determined that this excessive weight was the primary factor leading to the loss of control and the subsequent crash.

Probable cause

The loss of control was the consequence of an overloaded aircraft that was certified to carry a maximum of 97 passengers.
Loss of control in flight

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