Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 February 2014
Aircraft Type: Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia
Owner/operator: Guicango
Registration Number: D2-FFZ
Location: near Lukapa Airport (LBZ) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Embraer 120 Brasilia aircraft experienced a forced landing near Lukapa Airport (LBZ) in Lunda Norte, Angola. The aircraft suffered engine problems during its flight between Luanda and Dundo, resulting in a landing on rough terrain. No injuries were reported to the occupants.An Embraer 120 Brasilia aircraft experienced a forced landing near Lukapa Airport (LBZ) in Lunda Norte, Angola. The aircraft suffered engine problems during its flight between Luanda and Dundo, resulting in a landing on rough terrain. No injuries were reported to the occupants.
Description
The aircraft, a Guicango Embraer 120 Brasilia, was damaged in a forced landing accident near Lukapa Airport (LBZ), Lunda Norte, Angola. Local media reports suggest the airplane suffered engine problems en route between Luanda and Dundo. A forced landing was carried out at or near Lukapa Airport. The airplane came to rest on rough terrain and sustained substantial damage to the undercarriage, both engines and wings. No injuries were reported to the occupants onboard.
Source of Information
http://www.angonoticias.com/Artigos/item/41686/falha-tecnica-leva-a-queda-do-aviao-embraer-120-na-lunda-nortehttp://www.angonoticias.com/Artigos/item/41686/falha-tecnica-leva-a-queda-do-aviao-embraer-120-na-lunda-nortePrimary Cause
Engine problems during flight.Engine problems during flight.Share on:
