Antonov AN-12 crash, Jul 1, 1999 (1 killed), Luzamba
Antonov AN-12 accident on July 1, 1999 near Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola with 1 fatality. Cause: Surface-to-air missile strike by UNITA rebel forces..
- Date: July 1, 1999
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Luzamba, Lunda Norte, Angola
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Surface-to-air missile strike by UNITA rebel forces.
An Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft was flying from Luanda to Saurimo at cruising altitude when it was hit by a surface-to-air missile fired by UNITA rebels. The crew lowered the aircraft and tried to land near Luzamba, where one crew member was killed and four others were captured. The operator named in the input could not be confirmed from the sources found.