Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 June 1986
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules
Owner/operator: TAAG Angola Airlines
Registration Number: D2-THA
Location: Dundo Airport (DUE) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Unlawful Interference
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, resulting in a wing tear-off and a significant fire. Evidence suggests the aircraft was struck by a ground-to-air missile.A twin-engine aircraft veered off the left side of the runway, resulting in a wing tear-off and a significant fire. Evidence suggests the aircraft was struck by a ground-to-air missile.
Description
Veered off the left side of the runway. A wing was torn off and a fire broke out. Reportedly, the airplane had been hit by a ground to air missile
Primary Cause
Ground-to-air missile strike.Ground-to-air missile strike.Share on:
