Dundo - Luanda

On December 6, 1994 at 12:00 AM, Dundo - Luanda experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-8, operated by Von Haaf Air, with the event recorded near Dundo Lunda Norte.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

During the takeoff roll at Dundo Airport, the twin engine aircraft deviated to the left after the crew encountered directional control problems. Few seconds later, at a speed of 190 km/h, the aircraft deviated to the right then veered off runway. On rough ground, the aircraft became airborne the struck power cables, stalled and crashed. All six crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration D2-FVA, MSN 0C3450, year of manufacture 1960.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -7.3811°, 20.8338°.