Antonov AN-26 crash, Jul 23, 1989 (42 killed), Cazombo
Antonov AN-26 accident on July 23, 1989 near Cazombo, Moxico, Angola with 42 fatalities. Cause: Surface to air missile strike by UNITA rebels during...
- Date: July 23, 1989
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Cazombo, Moxico, Angola
- Fatalities: 42
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Surface to air missile strike by UNITA rebels during the descent to Cazombo.
An Angola Air Force Antonov An-26 on a Luena to Cazombo flight was reportedly hit by a surface to air missile fired by UNITA rebels while descending toward Cazombo. The aircraft came down about 40 km from the airport and caught fire, killing 42 of the 48 people on board.