Narrative:
Shot down by a heat-seeking missile whilst approaching Menongue.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 16 May 1981 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules |
| Operator: | TAAG Angola Airlines |
| Registration: | D2-EAS |
| MSN: | 4830 |
| First flight: | 1979 |
| Engines: | 4 Allison 501-D22A |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Menongue Airport (SPP) ( Angola)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Menongue Airport (SPP/FNME), Angola |
Shot down by a heat-seeking missile whilst approaching Menongue.
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