Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 1, 2001 (22 killed), Luena
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 1, 2001 near Luena, Moxico, Angola with 22 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by a missile fired by UNITA rebels..
- Date: February 1, 2001
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Luena, Moxico, Angola
- Fatalities: 22
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Shot down by a missile fired by UNITA rebels.
An Angolan Air Force An-26 on approach to Luena was hit by a missile, crashed and burned. All 22 people on board died. The attack is attributed to UNITA rebels.