adminpeople, including three Angolan army generals, the state news agency Angop said.
Portuguese-language news outlets confirmed the incident.
A Huambo-based journalist told the BBC that 30 of the 36 passengers had died – but no official toll had been released.
It is not clear what caused the accident, but most of those on board were believed to be air force officers.
Correspondents say the aircraft was an Embraer jet recently purchased by the army to transport top officials.
Journalist Manuel Vieria told the BBC’ African Service that there were six survivors. Portugal’s Sol newspaper also reported that 30 passengers were killed. Portugal’s news agency Lusa said the accident happened at about midday local time. – bbc.co.uk/247nigerianewsupdate.com
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