Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 January 1993
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: No. 3 propellerNo. 3 propeller
Category: Unlawful Interference
Shortly after takeoff from Luena, Angola, the no. 3 engine of an aircraft was struck by an RPG fired by UNITA rebels. The propeller was damaged but the aircraft landed safely at Luena. Subsequently, the aircraft was ferried to Luanda and then to Lisbon, Portugal for repairs.Shortly after takeoff from Luena, Angola, the no. 3 engine of an aircraft was struck by an RPG fired by UNITA rebels. The propeller was damaged but the aircraft landed safely at Luena. Subsequently, the aircraft was ferried to Luanda and then to Lisbon, Portugal for repairs.
Description
Shortly after takeoff from Luena, Angola, the no. 3 engine was hit by an RPG (rocket propelled grenade) fired by UNITA rebels. The no. 3 propeller was blown off but the aircraft landed safely back at Luena. It was ferried to Luanda and then on to Lisbon, Portugal for repairs.
Source of Information
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