Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 27 December 1998
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: ACA-Ancargo Air
Registration Number: TN-AFJ
Location: near Cafunfo –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Antonov 707Antonov 707
Category: Accident
The Antonov 707, a Soviet-built transport aircraft, disappeared during a flight from Luanda to Lukapa. It is believed to have been shot down by a UNITA rebel SAM, resulting in a crash in the bush near Cafunfo.The Antonov 707, a Soviet-built transport aircraft, disappeared during a flight from Luanda to Lukapa. It is believed to have been shot down by a UNITA rebel SAM, resulting in a crash in the bush near Cafunfo.
Description
The Antonov disappeared during a flight from Luanda to Lukapa. It was probably shot down with a shoulder-fired SAM by UNITA rebels and crashed in the bush near Cafunfo.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
UNITA rebel attack with a shoulder-fired SAM.UNITA rebel attack with a shoulder-fired SAM.Share on:
