Antonov AN-26 crash, Jun 24, 1996 (4 killed), Cafunfo
Antonov AN-26 accident on June 24, 1996 near Cafunfo, Lunda Norte, Angola with 4 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during a go-around after a stall...
- Date: June 24, 1996
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Cafunfo, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control during a go-around after a stall caused by insufficient airspeed, following a minor engine problem in thunderstorm conditions.
An An-26 cargo flight from Luanda was approaching Cafunfo in thunderstorms when the pilot reported a minor left engine problem and started a go-around. The aircraft stalled short of the runway and burst into flames. Four crew were killed and four were injured.