Aircraft overrun at Geneina Airport

No fatalities • Geneina, Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine aircraft carrying ammunition failed to stop after landing at Geneina Airport, resulting in an aircraft breakup but no fatalities.

What happened

During a flight destined for Geneina, a four-engine aircraft was transporting a cargo load of approximately 30 tons of ammunition along with an unspecified number of passengers and crew. Upon arriving at Geneina Airport, the aircraft touched down on the runway but was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.

As a result of the inability to stop, the aircraft overran the runway perimeter and traveled into an adjacent field, coming to a halt several dozen meters from the end of the pavement. The impact caused the airframe to break into multiple pieces. Despite the structural damage to the aircraft, there were no casualties reported during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to maintain stopping distance following touchdown.
  • The heavy weight of the cargo, consisting of 30 tons of ammunition, may have influenced the braking performance.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-07-14 Antonov AN-12 accident near Geneina, Sudan?

A four-engine aircraft carrying ammunition failed to stop after landing at Geneina Airport, resulting in an aircraft breakup but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-07-14 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-07-14 involved a Antonov AN-12, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Geneina, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

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