Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 September 1998
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26B
Owner/operator: Prestavia, lsf Permtransavia
Registration Number: RA-26028
Location: near Malanje Airport (MEG) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 24 / Occupants: 24
Component Affected: Second propellerSecond propeller
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Antonov aircraft leased from Prestavia, departing Luanda, experienced a catastrophic engine fire and initiated an emergency landing at Malanje. The pilot subsequently attempted an immediate landing straight ahead, resulting in a crash. The aircraft was found in 2003 with the second propeller feathered, undercarriage up, and flaps at 25 degrees. Reports suggest it was shot down by UNITA forces.An Antonov aircraft leased from Prestavia, departing Luanda, experienced a catastrophic engine fire and initiated an emergency landing at Malanje. The pilot subsequently attempted an immediate landing straight ahead, resulting in a crash. The aircraft was found in 2003 with the second propeller feathered, undercarriage up, and flaps at 25 degrees. Reports suggest it was shot down by UNITA forces.
Description
The Antonov, leased by Prestavia from Permtransavia, departed Luanda. About 30 minutes after takeoff the pilot reported an engine fire and that he was going to attempt an emergency landing at Malanje. About 3 minutes later the pilot reported that they were going to attempt an immediate landing straight ahead. This was the last contact with the flight and the aircraft was later found to have crashed. At impact the no. 2 propeller was feathered, the undercarriage was up and flaps at 25 degrees. Some reports say the aircraft was shot down by UNITA forces. The wreck was found in 2003.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Engine fire during takeoff and subsequent emergency landing.Engine fire during takeoff and subsequent emergency landing.Share on:
