Sudan Airways Boeing 707 crash at Sharjah International Airport

6 fatalities • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

A Sudan Airways cargo flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

What happened

On October 21, 2009, a Boeing 707, operating as Sudan Airways flight, crashed during the initial climb phase after departing from runway 30 at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, UAE. The aircraft, registration ST-AKW, was performing a cargo flight with an intended destination of Khartoum, Sudan.

The accident resulted in 6 fatal injuries to the crewmembers on board. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 2009 BOEING 707 300 accident near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates?

A Sudan Airways cargo flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 2009 BOEING 707 300 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 2009 involved a BOEING 707 300, operated by Sudan Airways, at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

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