Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 22, 1991 (47 killed), Cazombo
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 22, 1991 near Cazombo, Moxico, Angola with 47 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by a Stinger missile fired by UNITA rebels..
- Date: February 22, 1991
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Cazombo, Moxico, Angola
- Fatalities: 47
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Shot down by a Stinger missile fired by UNITA rebels.
An Angolan Air Force An-26 approaching Cazombo was shot down by a Stinger surface-to-air missile and crashed a few kilometres from the airfield during the civil conflict with UNITA. All occupants died, most of them civilians according to reports. The database total is 47 dead, including 4 crew.