Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 May 1983
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Fora Area Popular de Angola
Registration Number: T-202
Location: Cangamba Airport (CNZ) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
On takeoff from beleaguered Cangamba, Angola, the crew prematurely retracted the landing gear due to UNITA mortar shelling, resulting in the aircraft sinking and coming to rest gear-up. This occurred during the Battle of Cangamba from August 2-10, 1983.On takeoff from beleaguered Cangamba, Angola, the crew prematurely retracted the landing gear due to UNITA mortar shelling, resulting in the aircraft sinking and coming to rest gear-up. This occurred during the Battle of Cangamba from August 2-10, 1983.
Description
On takeoff from beleaguered Cangamba, Angola, the crew retracted the landing gear too early as they there distracted by UNITA mortar shelling. The aircraft sank back to the ground and came to rest gear-up. As the aircraft standing on the apron, waiting for necessary spares and repairs, it was destroyed by UNITA shelling. This probably occurred during the battle of Cangamba from 2-10 August 1983.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
UNITA mortar shelling distracted the crew, prompting premature gear retraction.UNITA mortar shelling distracted the crew, prompting premature gear retraction.Share on:
