Sudan Airways

Operator:

Registration:

ST-AAA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

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Site:

Schedule:

Khartoum - Dongola

MSN:

10192

YOM:

1962

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After liftoff from Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, while in initial climb, the crew raised the landing gear when the captain realized that the aircraft did not get a positive rate of climb. He decided to land back on the runway when the aircraft landed on its belly and slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All 27 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M in Malakal: 60 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1986 at 1030 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-ADY

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Schedule:

Malakal - Khartoum

MSN:

10277

YOM:

1965

Location:

Malakal

Upper Nile (أعالي النيل)

Country:

South Sudan

Region:

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

25702

Aircraft flight cycles:

19290

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Malakal Airport, while climbing, the aircraft was shot down by a SAM-7 surface-to-air missile and crashed. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 60 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The aircraft was shot down by soldiers of the Sudan People Liberation Army (SPLA) directed by John Garang.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Al Dabbah

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-AAR

Flight Phase:

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Site:

Schedule:

Khartoum – Al Dabbah – Dongola – Wadi Halfa

MSN:

10193

YOM:

1962

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Aircraft flight hours:

38491

Aircraft flight cycles:

26104

Circumstances:

For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed hard at Al Dabbah Airport. After touchdown, the pilot completed the braking procedure and after the aircraft had been parked, all 31 occupants were evacuated safely. Due to excessive g loads and severe structural damages, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Merowe

Date & Time: Oct 5, 1982

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-AAS

Flight Phase:

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Site:

Schedule:

Khartoum - Merowe

MSN:

10194

YOM:

1962

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

33950

Aircraft flight cycles:

23052

Circumstances:

Crashed upon landing at Merowe Airport in unknown circumstances. There were no injuries among the 20 occupants.

Crash of a Boeing 707-348C in Khartoum

Date & Time: Sep 10, 1982

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 707

Operator:

Registration:

ST-AIM

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Jeddah - Khartoum

MSN:

19410

YOM:

1967

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On approach to Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport in bad visibility, the crew reported technical problems and requested clearance for an emergency landing. The four engine airplane crashed in the Nile River about 5 km from the airport and came to rest in shallow water. All 11 occupants were rescued. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M in Al Fashir

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-ADW

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

North Darfur (شمال دارفور)

Schedule:

Al Fashir - Khartoum

MSN:

10282

YOM:

1965

Location:

Al Fashir

Country:

Sudan

Region:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

9614

Aircraft flight cycles:

7283

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane sank on its nose and slid for several meters before coming to rest. All 39 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 in the Dinder National Park: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-ADB

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Site:

Plain, Valley

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YOM:

1968

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Dinder National Park while completing a territory inspection mission. A passenger survived while five other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M in El Obeid

Date & Time: May 10, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-ADX

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

North Kurdufan (شمال كردفان)

Schedule:

Khartoum - El Obeid

MSN:

10273

YOM:

1965

Location:

El Obeid

Country:

Sudan

Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

2304

Aircraft flight cycles:

3494

Circumstances:

On approach to El Obeid Airport, the crew was forced to shut down the left engine and to feather its propeller for unknown reason. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All four crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 near Kapoeta: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ST-AAY

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Western Equatoria (غرب الاستوائية)

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Khartoum - Malakal

MSN:

10238

YOM:

1963

Location:

Kapoeta

Country:

South Sudan

Region: