Emergency landing of aircraft near Al Fashir due to fuel exhaustion

No fatalities • El Fasher, Sudan • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Khartoum to El Otey was forced to perform an emergency landing in a desert region after the crew lost orientation during deteriorating weather.

What happened

During a flight from Khartoum to El Otey, the aircraft encountered worsening weather conditions that led to the crew losing their spatial orientation. As the crew was unable to determine their exact position, the flight progressed toward a state of fuel exhaustion. Consequently, an emergency landing was attempted in a desert area within the Al Fashir region.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no casualties during the incident. All 23 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without any reported injuries.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was fuel exhaustion following the loss of navigational orientation in poor weather.

Probable cause

The crew lost navigational orientation due to deteriorating weather, leading to the depletion of fuel reserves.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-08-07 Antonov AN-12 accident near El Fasher, Sudan?

An aircraft traveling from Khartoum to El Otey was forced to perform an emergency landing in a desert region after the crew lost orientation during deteriorating weather.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-08-07 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-08-07 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration RA-11110, operated by Aviakor, at El Fasher, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew lost navigational orientation due to deteriorating weather, leading to the depletion of fuel reserves.

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