SAL Express

Safety profile and incident history for SAL Express.

Safety Score

8.4/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

16

Recent Incidents

March 17, 2001 16 Fatalities

Beechcraft 1900C

Lubango Huíla

While descending to Lubango Airport following an uneventful flight from Luanda, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls and low ceiling. In such conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 16 km northwest of runway 10 threshold. One passenger survived while 16 other occupants were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Angola

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft 1900C1