No fatalities

1999-12-28: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (S9-BOP) — Transafrik — Luzamba, Angola

Luzamba, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 28, 1999, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration S9-BOP) operated by Transafrik was involved in an aviation accident near Luzamba, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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A crew performed a night visual approach to Luzamba Airport. After landing initially, the aircraft lifted off and floated above the runway before touching down again. Unable to stop on the 1,500 m gravel runway, it overran, went down an embankment, and came to rest 16 m beyond. All four crew escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

A nighttime visual approach to Luzamba Airport ended with an aircraft overrunning the runway and sustaining substantial damage. The accident occurred when the crew touched down on the first meters of the runway, then, for reasons unknown, the aircraft lifted off and floated a few centimeters above the surface for several seconds before landing a second time.

Sequence of Events

After the second touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance on the gravel runway, which is 1,500 meters long. It overran the runway end, went down an embankment, and came to rest 16 meters beyond. The four crew members on board escaped without injury.

Aftermath

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No further details about the aircraft type or registration have been released. The investigation is ongoing, with no probable cause determined at this time.