Aircraft belly landing and fire at Dundo Airport

No fatalities • Dundo, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced technical issues leading to a belly landing at Dundo Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent fire.

What happened

During an operation involving an unidentified aircraft, the flight encountered mechanical difficulties that necessitated an emergency landing. The aircraft performed a belly landing at Dundo Airport, which caused it to slide along the surface of the runway.

As the vessel continued its movement, it veered off the designated runway area. During this excursion, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage, specifically losing a wing. Following the loss of control and the impact with the ground, the wreckage ignited, resulting in a fire that consumed the plane.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire and the destruction of the airframe, all five crew members were able to evacuate the scene. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the personnel on board.

Findings

  • The incident was initiated by unspecified technical problems encountered during flight.
  • The loss of a wing and subsequent fire occurred after the aircraft exited the runway following the initial landing.

Probable cause

Technical malfunctions led to an emergency belly landing and a subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-06-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Dundo, Angola?

An aircraft experienced technical issues leading to a belly landing at Dundo Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-06-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-06-08 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration D2-THA, operated by TAAG Angola Airlines - Transportes Aéreos de Angola, at Dundo, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Technical malfunctions led to an emergency belly landing and a subsequent runway excursion.

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