Fokker F27 Friendship crash, May 21, 1972 (22 killed), Lo...

Fokker F27 Friendship accident on May 21, 1972 near Lobito Benguela, Angola with 22 fatalities.

A DTA Angola Airlines Friendship turboprop on a scheduled service from Luanda crashed into the sea about 3 km off Lobito on 21 May 1972. The crew continued the approach below visibility minima until the aircraft struck the water. 22 occupants died and three survivors were rescued.

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