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Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in El Obeid: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 30, 2016
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
El Obeid
North Kurdufan (شمال كردفان)
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed on final approach to El Obeid Airport, killing all five crew members. The accident was caused by a technical failure according to the Sudanese Air Force while local rebels claimed they shot down the aircraft with a mortar shell.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in El Obeid

Date & Time: Aug 28, 2006
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
ST-AQM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14 04
YOM:
1972
Location:
El Obeid
North Kurdufan (شمال كردفان)
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A first attempt to take off from El Obeid Airport failed. During the second attempt, an engine caught fire and the aircraft crashed. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine fire on takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in El Obeid

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Farnas Aviation Services
Registration:
ST-FAR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
El Obeid - Wau
MSN:
48 06
YOM:
1977
Location:
El Obeid
North Kurdufan (شمال كردفان)
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from El Obeid Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed by the runway, bursting into flames. All 16 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It was en route to Wau, carrying foods.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M in El Obeid

Date & Time: May 10, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
ST-ADX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Khartoum - El Obeid
MSN:
10273
YOM:
1965
Location:
El Obeid
North Kurdufan (شمال كردفان)
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
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.
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