Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff from Luena, Angola, the no. 3 engine was hit by an RPG (rocket propelled grenade) fired by UNITA rebels. The no. 3 propeller was blown off but the aircraft landed safely back at Luena. It was ferried to Luanda and then on to Lisbon, Portugal for repairs.
Forced landing on runway
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 23 January 1993 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules |
| Operator: | Transafrik |
| On behalf of: | Endiama |
| Registration: | D2-EHD |
| MSN: | 4839 |
| First flight: | 1980 |
| Engines: | 4 Allison 501-D22A |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | near Luena Airport (LUO) ( Angola)
|
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Luena Airport (LUO/FNUE), Angola |
| ? |
Shortly after takeoff from Luena, Angola, the no. 3 engine was hit by an RPG (rocket propelled grenade) fired by UNITA rebels. The no. 3 propeller was blown off but the aircraft landed safely back at Luena. It was ferried to Luanda and then on to Lisbon, Portugal for repairs.
Classification:
Shot down from the groundForced landing on runway
Sources:
» Hotel Hercules / Don RogersPhotos
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