Casa 212 Aviocar crash, Jun 17, 1995 (48 killed), Catumbela
Casa 212 Aviocar accident on June 17, 1995 near Catumbela, Benguela, Angola with 48 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew...
- Date: June 17, 1995
- Aircraft: Casa 212 Aviocar
- Location: Catumbela, Benguela, Angola
- Fatalities: 48
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew began descent prematurely in limited visibility due to poor weather.
A Casa 212 operated on a charter from Ondjiva to Catumbela for a private company, carrying employees and football players. The crew started the descent early in poor visibility, and the aircraft struck a mountain slope about 15 km from Catumbela. Forty-eight occupants died and five passengers were seriously injured.