Runway excursion Accident Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules S9-BOP, Tuesday 28 December 1999

Date:	Tuesday 28 December 1999
Time:	05:45
Type:	Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
Owner/operator:	Transafrik
Registration:	S9-BOP
MSN:	4477
Year of manufacture:	1972
Engine model:	Allison 501-D22A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Luzamba Airport (LZM) - Angola
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Cargo
Departure airport:
Destination airport:	Luzamba Airport (LZM/FNLZ)
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The aircraft could not be brought to a halt before the end of the 3000 feet runway. The Hercules overran the dirt runway and went into a 40 feet ravine. The aircraft was reportedly transporting diesel fuel in an internal mounted tank.

Sources:

Bob Daley
ICAO Adrep
John Plowman

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