Crash of an Antonov AN-26B-100 in N'Délé

Date & Time: Feb 10, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
UR-ELB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bangui - N'Délé
MSN:
140 05
YOM:
1985
Location:
N'Délé
Bamingui-Bangoran
Country:
Central African Republic
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on a dirt Runway 17 at N'Délé Airfield, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in bushes. All five crew members were rescued, among them two were slightly injured. The airplane was completing a humanitarian flight from Bangui on behalf of the United Nations Organization. It is believed that the airplane collided with a two metres high earth mound located short of runway, causing damage to the left main gear that collapsed after landing.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Mandeng

Date & Time: Aug 19, 2024
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-BUR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
208B-0239
YOM:
1990
Location:
Mandeng
Upper Nile (أعالي النيل)
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the single engine airplane crashed after takeoff from Mandeng, South Sudan, coming to rest upside down in a marshy field. All four occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-8-311 in Malakal

Date & Time: Aug 9, 2024
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8)
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-SMI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Maban - Malakal
MSN:
404
YOM:
1995
Location:
Malakal
Upper Nile (أعالي النيل)
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing at Malakal Airport following a special flight from Maban on behalf of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service. It is believed that the airplane impacted obstacles upon takeoff from Maban Airport, causing both main landing gears to be sheared off. All 38 occupants were rescued.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-5A Buffalo in Pieri: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 2024
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo
Operator:
Registration:
7Q-STB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
95
YOM:
1979
Location:
Pieri
Jonglei (جونقلي)
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After landing at Pieri Airstrip, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with obstacles, bursting into flames. The crew evacuated with minor injuries and the airplane was destroyed by fire. Unfortunately, three people on the ground were killed and several others were wounded.

Crash of a Fokker 50 in Eelbarde: 1killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 2024 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker 50
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-JWG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mogadishu - Eelbarde
MSN:
20191
YOM:
1990
Location:
Eelbarde
Bakool (باكول‎)
Country:
Somalia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport on an humanitarian flight to Eelbarde, carrying four crew members and a load of various aids on behalf of the World Food Program of the United Nations. After landing on a dirt runway, the airplane failed to stop in time and eventually crashed into a house. The captain was killed and the copilot was seriously injured. Both other crew members escaped uninjured and the house was empty at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan near Kombolcha

Date & Time: Jul 27, 2021
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AMI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Jigjiga - Dire Dawa
MSN:
208B-1260
YOM:
2007
Location:
Kombolcha-Dessie
Amhara
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Jigjiga Airport on a humanitarian mission to Dire Dawa, carrying two pilots and two employees of the World Food Program. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. Upon landing, the aircraft came to rest on its nose in a near vertical position with its right wing partially torn off. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Quest Kodiak 100 in Guatemala City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 8, 2020 at 1233 LT
Type of aircraft:
Quest Kodiak 100
Operator:
Cachapoyas Investment
Registration:
TG-SMT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Guatemala City – Cobán
MSN:
100-0080
YOM:
2012
Location:
Guatemala City-La Aurora
Guatemala
Country:
Guatemala
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
10214
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in an humanitarian flight from Guatemala City to Cobán, carrying one pilot, one passenger and a load consisting of food and essential products. After takeoff from Guatemala City-La Aurora runway 02, while in initial climb, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent, impacted trees and high tension wires before crashing in the 4th Avenue located in the Zone 9 district, approximately 980 metres from the end of runway 02. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The demand for food and the population's urgent need for aid likely led the crew to make the erroneous decision to increase the load and materials for transport.
- The aircraft exceeded the permissible flight load capacity, 8,055 lbs instead 7,255 lbs.
- The probable shift of the cargo toward the rear of the aircraft negatively affected the center of gravity, disrupting the minimum weight and balance requirements, which prevented the aircraft from climbing and maintaining proper flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Fangak

Date & Time: Aug 16, 2020
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
City Link
Registration:
5Y-SAV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
208B-0312
YOM:
1992
Location:
Fangak (Old Fangak)
Jonglei (جونقلي)
Country:
South Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft completed a humanitarian flight from Juba to Fangak on behalf of the NGO 'Nile Hope'. On board were five passengers and two pilots. During the takeoff roll on a muddy airstrip, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a tree. The right wing was torn off and the aircraft came to rest upside down. Two passengers were slightly injured.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Dhobley

Date & Time: Aug 4, 2020
Type of aircraft:
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12
Operator:
Registration:
KAF128
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dhobley - Nairobi
MSN:
0097
YOM:
1997
Location:
Dhobley
Jubbada Hoose (جوبا السفلى‎)
Country:
Somalia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was returning to Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base) after various supplies were delivered at Dhobley Airport on behalf of the Amisom, the African Union Mission in Somalia. Upon takeoff from Dhobley Airstrip, the aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances. All 10 occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Antonov AN-74TK-100 in Gao

Date & Time: Aug 3, 2020 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-74
Operator:
Registration:
RA-74044
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Humanitarian
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bamako - Gao
MSN:
470 97 936
YOM:
1994
Flight number:
UNO052P
Location:
Gao
Gao
Country:
Mali
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13299
Captain / Total hours on type:
2246.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
3051
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1580
Aircraft flight hours:
13302
Aircraft flight cycles:
6496
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing flight UNO-052P from Bamako to Gao on behalf of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the electrical system when the right generator failed. The crew attempted to start the APU several times but without success when the left generator also failed. The undercarriage were lowered manually and the landing was completed on a wet runway in rainy conditions. After touchdown, 500 metres past the runway threshold, the crew started the braking procedure but was unable to deploy the thrust reversers. At a speed of 140-160 km/h, the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest in a waterlogged land. All 11 occupants were rescued, among them six were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The aviation incident occurred during rollout after landing, resulting in the longitudinal excursion of the aircraft beyond the runway and collision with a sewage collector during ground movement. The landing was performed on a fully unpowered aircraft with wing flaps retracted, without the possibility of using spoilers and engine reversers for braking. Immediately after landing, the wheel brake system failed due to its usage by the crew at speeds significantly exceeding the established FCOM maximum values for the An-74TK-100 aircraft. The landing under these conditions exceeded the expected operating conditions, as there is no data in the FCOM for its calculation and execution.
The most probable contributing factors were:
- The absence of information in the FCOM regarding landing calculation and crew actions during unpowered flight (landing with retracted flaps without the possibility of using spoilers and engine reversers) due to the aircraft developer's assessment of such a situation as practically improbable.
- Poor execution of pre-flight refueling of generator oil systems and a lack of proper control over their execution, leading to exceeding the permissible maximum oil level, its overheating in flight, melting of thermal sensors, and sequential automatic disconnection of two GP21 generators.
- Failure of the crew to adhere to standard operational procedures for the APU in-flight (failure to activate the APU compartment heater), as well as the preparation and start-up methods outlined in the FCOM, leading to the inability to start the APU and complete loss of power in the aircraft after the battery voltage dropped below the permissible value.
Final Report:
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