Africa

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Humanitarian

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After takeoff from Luabo Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was completing a flight on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Probable cause:

Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Al Dabbah

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1985

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Fokker F27 Friendship

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ST-AAR

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Khartoum – Al Dabbah – Dongola – Wadi Halfa

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10193

YOM:

1962

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Aircraft flight hours:

38491

Aircraft flight cycles:

26104

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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 an Avro 748-314-2A-LFD in Mbeya: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1985

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Avro 748

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JW9009

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Military

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1752

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1977

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After takeoff from Mbeya Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees located just past the runway end, stalled and crashed. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Boeing 707-336B in Sebha

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 707

Operator:

Benin Government

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TY-BBR

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Government

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Sebha – Cotonou

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20457

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1971

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During the takeoff roll at Sebha Airport, about V1 speed, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander in Mali

Date & Time: May 15, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

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TZ-ACS

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

910

YOM:

1981

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mali in May 1985 (exact date unknown). There were no casualties.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander in Chongoene: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

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Registration:

C9-AMV

Flight Phase:

Flight

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De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo

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Plain, Valley

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Vilanculos – Maputo

MSN:

219

YOM:

1970

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The departure from Vilanculos was postponed due to technical problems. An engineer was expected for about 48 hours but failed to come. The pilot decided to conduct the flight despite the problems were not resolved. En route, while cruising along the shore, he encountered technical problems and attempted to make an emergency landing on a beach when the aircraft crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo in Akobo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1985

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Registration:

833

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Military

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Akobo - Khartoum

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1978

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Crashed after takeoff from Akbo Airport for unknown reasons. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Giallo

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1985

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Fokker F27 Friendship

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5A-DLR

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