Accident Overview
On June 9, 2009, at approximately 0235 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft, registration HZ-ANB, operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, executed a hard landing on runway 18 at Khartoum International Airport in Sudan. The aircraft was substantially damaged as a result of the landing. All four crew members on board reported no injuries.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and was conducted under an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan. At the time of the accident, visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the airport.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is being led by the Air Accident Investigation Central Directorate of the Civil Aviation Authority, Republic of Sudan. In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the United States has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the Sudanese authorities in their investigation. All inquiries regarding this event should be directed to the Air Accident Investigation Central Directorate, Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 430, Khartoum, Sudan.