Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 May 1981
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules
Owner/operator: TAAG Angola Airlines
Registration Number: D2-EAS
Location: near Menongue Airport (SPP) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraftF-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft was shot down by a heat-seeking missile while approaching Menongue. The aircraft was attempting a reconnaissance mission.A Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft was shot down by a heat-seeking missile while approaching Menongue. The aircraft was attempting a reconnaissance mission.
Description
Shot down by a heat-seeking missile whilst approaching Menongue.
Primary Cause
Heat-seeking missile launch.Heat-seeking missile launch.Share on:
