No fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway at Geneina Airport

Geneina, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 14, 2006, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Geneina, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft carrying 30 tons of ammunition overran the runway at Geneina Airport after landing. The aircraft broke into several pieces in a field, with no casualties reported.

Incident Overview and Cargo Details A four-engine aircraft was completing a flight to Geneina when it encountered a runway overrun during its landing. The aircraft was transporting an unknown number of people and a cargo load consisting of 30 tons of ammunition. ## Runway Overrun and Aftermath After making touchdown at Geneina Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest in a field, located a few dozen meters beyond the paved surface. The aircraft sustained significant damage, breaking into several pieces. ## Casualty Report Despite the severity of the impact and the presence of heavy ammunition cargo, there were no casualties reported in the incident.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-engine aircraft carrying 30 tons of ammunition overran the runway at Geneina Airport after landing. The aircraft broke into several pieces in a field, with no casualties reported.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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