Antonov AN-12 crash, Jan 27, 2002 (5 killed), Luena
Antonov AN-12 accident on January 27, 2002 near Luena, Moxico, Angola with 5 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Heavy rain during the approach is the...
- Date: January 27, 2002
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Luena, Moxico, Angola
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. Heavy rain during the approach is the only circumstance found.
An Angolan Air Force An-12 on a government charter from Luanda to Luena crashed about 2 km short of the runway while on approach in heavy rain. Five people were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. Sources disagree on the occupant count.