Incident Overview
Date: xx Feb 1989
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
Owner/operator: Transafrik, opf Endiama
Registration Number: D2-EHD
Location: near Luena Airport (LUO) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Right wing of the aircraft.Right wing of the aircraft.
Category: Unlawful Interference
An aircraft struck by a SAM missile fired by UNITA rebels resulted in a fire and damage to the right wing. The Canadian captain successfully recovered the aircraft.An aircraft struck by a SAM missile fired by UNITA rebels resulted in a fire and damage to the right wing. The Canadian captain successfully recovered the aircraft.
Description
After taking off from Dundo, Angola, the aircraft was hit by a SAM missile fired by UNITA rebels. It was hit in the right wing and caught fire. The Canadian captain managed to get it back to the airport. Shortly after stopping, the right wing burned off. It was repaired on site with a new wing flown in.
Source of Information
http://ipisresearch.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Hercules_v004.pdfhttp://ipisresearch.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Hercules_v004.pdfPrimary Cause
SAM missile attack by UNITA rebels.SAM missile attack by UNITA rebels.Share on:
