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Asa Pesada Antonov AN-24 plane crash

Luanda, Angola
Asa Pesada Antonov AN-24 plane crash - Luanda, Angola

Key facts

Airline
Asa Pesada
Aircraft
Antonov AN-24
Location
Luanda, Angola
Date
15th November, 2000
People on board
40
Fatalities on board
40
Ground fatality
1

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Accident account

One minute after the take-off, the airplane failed to climb and started an uncontrolled turn to the left. Witnesses observed smoke around the plane. The Antonov AN-24 crashed and exploded on impact. All the 40 people onboard were killed, and 1 person on ground died.

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