No fatalities

Aircraft crash in Niassa Province, Mozambique (4611)

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On August 25, 1966, a Lockheed P-2 Harpoon (registration 4611) operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) was involved in an aviation accident near Mozambique, Mozambique in flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the Niassa Province under unknown circumstances, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred within the Niassa Province involving an aircraft of undetermined make and model. The event took place under circumstances that remain currently unverified by official investigators. During the incident, the aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board at the time of the crash. The wreckage was located in the Niassa region, though specific details regarding the flight path or the exact moment of impact have not been released to the public.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident has not yet been established, as the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. At this stage, investigators have not identified any specific contributing factors or mechanical failures that led to the loss of the aircraft.