Angola Air Charter

Safety profile and incident history for Angola Air Charter.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

7

Total Fatalities

16

Recent Incidents

Boeing 727-100

Nzagi Lunda Norte

On final approach to runway 08 at Nzagi Airport, the aircraft was too low, causing the right main gear to struck an earth mound located about 100 metres short of runway threshold. Upon touchdown, the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest partially on its belly. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the copilot was the pilot-in-command at the time of the accident. Wind was from 130 at 12-15 knots.

Boeing 727-100

Lucapa Lunda Norte

Damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Lucapa Airport. All four crew members escaped uninjured.

Boeing 727-100

Huambo-Albano Machado Huambo

While descending to Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the crew was informed by ATC that works were in progress and the first 500 metres portion of the runway 01/19 was closed to traffic. Following a wrong approach configuration, the aircraft landed too far down the runway (about half way down) and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest 250 metres further. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Malanje Malanje

After landing at Malanje Airport, the crew encountered technical problems with the brakes. The aircraft came to rest on the runway, bursting into flames. All five crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

June 10, 1991 10 Fatalities

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Luanda

The four engine aircraft leased from Carib Air Transport to Angola Air Charter was completing a cargo flight from Luanda to Cafunfo, carrying six passengers, four crew members and a load of various goods for the Luanda Norte Province. Shortly after takeoff from runway 24, while climbing to a height of about 50-60 meters, the aircraft banked right then to the left. It stalled and struck the ground on the right side of the runway and disintegrated. All 10 occupants were killed.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Menongue Cuando Cubango

After takeoff from Menongue Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile that struck the engine n°4. The crew was cleared for an immediate return but the right wing caught fire while both right engines n°3 and 4 were out of service. Following an unstabilized approach, the crew was able to land but because the hydraulic systems were inoperative, the airplane could not be stopped within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters further. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.

July 21, 1988 6 Fatalities

Boeing 707

Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Lagos

On approach to Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Airport, the four engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed 10 km short of runway 19R. All six crew members were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Nigeria

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Lockheed C-130 Hercules3
Boeing 727-1003
Boeing 7071