Antonov AN-26 crash, May 12, 1999, Luzamba
Antonov AN-26 accident on May 12, 1999 near Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola with no fatalities. Cause: Surface-to-air missile strike attributed to UNITA...
- Date: May 12, 1999
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Surface-to-air missile strike attributed to UNITA rebel forces.
An An-26 operated by Avia Volga Atlantik was on a cargo flight from Luzamba to Luanda when it was hit by a surface-to-air missile that damaged an engine. The crew made an emergency landing in an open field about 30 km from Luzamba. All five occupants got out safely but were captured by UNITA rebels.