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Fatal Aircraft Accident near São Salvador do Congo (4612)

M'Banza Congo, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 8, 1963, a Lockheed P-2 Harpoon (registration 4612) operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) was involved in an aviation accident near M'Banza Congo, Angola during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash during the approach phase remains undetermined based on the available information. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A flight originating from Luanda crashed during its approach to São Salvador do Congo, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

A tragic aviation accident occurred involving a flight traveling from Luanda toward its destination. As the aircraft was performing its final approach to the São Salvador do Congo airport (the site known today as M'Banza Kongo), it crashed before it could safely land. The impact of the crash resulted in no survivors, as all nine occupants on board the aircraft lost their lives in the incident.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the descent profile during the approach phase have not been detailed in the available records. However, it is confirmed that the accident took place during the landing phase of flight while the crew was attempting to reach the runway at São Salvador do Congo.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash during the approach phase remains undetermined based on the available information.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Nov 1963 Lockheed P-2 Harpoon accident near M'Banza Congo, Angola?

A flight originating from Luanda crashed during its approach to São Salvador do Congo, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Nov 1963 Lockheed P-2 Harpoon accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Nov 1963 involved a Lockheed P-2 Harpoon, registration 4612, operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-), at M'Banza Congo, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash during the approach phase remains undetermined based on the available information.

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