Huambo - Luanda
Flight / Schedule
Huambo - Luanda
Aircraft
Antonov AN-32Registration
D2-MAJ
MSN
3201
Year of Manufacture
1992
Operator
Angolan GovernmentDate
March 25, 2000 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Huambo-Albano Machado Huambo
Region
Africa • Angola
Coordinates
-12.8075°, 15.7573°
Narrative Report
On March 25, 2000 at 12:00 AM, Huambo - Luanda experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-32, operated by Angolan Government, with the event recorded near Huambo-Albano Machado Huambo.
The flight was categorized as government and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
33 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 30 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 9.1%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 29, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
During the takeoff roll at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the pilot-in-command made a manoeuvre to avoid a hole in the runway when control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway, struck a ditch and came to rest, broken in two. Three passengers were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration D2-MAJ, MSN 3201, year of manufacture 1992.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -12.8075°, 15.7573°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
0
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the pilot-in-command made a manoeuvre to avoid a hole in the runway when control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway, struck a ditch and came to rest, broken in two. Three passengers were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
29
Estimated Survivors
30
Fatality Rate
9.1%
Known people on board: 33
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Huambo - Luanda
Operator
Angolan GovernmentFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Angola
Aircraft Details
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