Narrative:
A CASA C-212 Aviocar was destroyed when it crashed near Kuito, Angola after being shot down by UNITA forces.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 27 March 1990 |
| Type: |  CASA C-212-M Aviocar 300 |
| Operator: | Angolan Government |
| Registration: | T-410 |
| MSN: | 384 |
| First flight: | 1988-12-21 (1 year 3 months) |
| Engines: | 2 Honeywell TPE331-10R-513C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 20 / Occupants: 20 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 25 / Occupants: 25 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 30 km (18.8 mls) from Kuito ( Angola)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Huambo Airport (NOV/FNHU), Angola |
A CASA C-212 Aviocar was destroyed when it crashed near Kuito, Angola after being shot down by UNITA forces.
Sources:
» Scramble Vol.11, nr.11Photos
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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CASA 212
- 436+ built
- 29th loss
- 21st fatal accident
- The worst accident (at the time)
- 3rd worst accident (currently)
Angola- 5th worst accident (at the time)
- 11th worst accident (currently)
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