Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 February 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Fora Area Popular de Angola
Registration Number: T-224
Location: Luena Airport (LUO) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: Antonov aircraftAntonov aircraft
Category: Accident
A commercial airliner, an Antonov, crashed and burst into flames during landing. The UNITA group claimed responsibility, stating all 22 occupants were killed. Official sources refuted this claim, citing engine problems as the cause of the accident, resulting in 10 injured passengers.A commercial airliner, an Antonov, crashed and burst into flames during landing. The UNITA group claimed responsibility, stating all 22 occupants were killed. Official sources refuted this claim, citing engine problems as the cause of the accident, resulting in 10 injured passengers.
Description
Crashed and burst into flames on landing. The UNITA claimed responsibility and said all 22 on board were killed in the accident. Officials sources deny these claims and say the Antonov skidded off the runway following engine problems and stated that 10 occupants were injured.
Primary Cause
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