Incident Overview
During a scheduled cargo operation between Luanda and Dundo, a four-engine aircraft encountered a catastrophic event while cruising at Flight Level 170. The incident occurred when the airframe was struck by a surface-to-air missile (SAM). This impact immediately compromised the structural integrity and flight control of the machine.
Crash Sequence
Following the direct hit from the missile, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The crew was unable to regain stability or altitude, leading to a rapid loss of height. The wreckage was located approximately 32 kilometers from the city of Malanje. The severity of the impact and the subsequent crash resulted in total loss of the airframe.
Casualties
The accident proved fatal for everyone on board. All nine occupants, comprising the flight crew and any additional personnel, lost their lives in the incident. There were no survivors reported from the crash site near Malanje.