Luanda – Lucapa
Flight / Schedule
Luanda – Lucapa
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-120 BrasíliaRegistration
D2-FFZ
MSN
120-212
Year of Manufacture
1990
Operator
GuicangoDate
February 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Lucapa Lunda Norte
Region
Africa • Angola
Coordinates
-8.4195°, 20.7411°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On February 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Luanda – Lucapa experienced a crash involving Embraer EMB-120 Brasília, operated by Guicango, with the event recorded near Lucapa Lunda Norte.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
17 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 17 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 14, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Lucapa, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to shut an engine down for unknown reason. After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and veered off runway to the left. While contacting rough terrain, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to rest on its belly with severe damages to both wings, engines and fuselage. Three passengers were slightly injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration D2-FFZ, MSN 120-212, year of manufacture 1990.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -8.4195°, 20.7411°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Lucapa, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to shut an engine down for unknown reason. After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and veered off runway to the left. While contacting rough terrain, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to rest on its belly with severe damages to both wings, engines and fuselage. Three passengers were slightly injured.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
14
Estimated Survivors
17
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 17
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Luanda – Lucapa
Operator
GuicangoFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Angola
Aircraft Details
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