Accident Details
A four-engine aircraft owned by United Arabian Airlines departed Khartoum on a cargo flight to Geneina, operated on behalf of AZZA Air Transport. After touching down, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest in a sandy area. The landing gear separated from the aircraft, and the left wing tip was sheared off. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. No injuries occurred.
Cargo and Passengers
According to witnesses interviewed by investigators, the majority of people on board were military personnel. The cargo included two D-22 type 122 mm artillery howitzers and 40 to 50 wooden boxes painted olive drab, which were suspected to contain arms and ammunition. In the days following the accident, the cargo was offloaded under the supervision of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), who continued to guard the aircraft for the following week.
Investigation and Aftermath
An official report published by the United Nations Organization (UNO) at the end of April 2007 criticized the Sudanese authorities for failing to comply with various points of Resolution 1591. The resolution stipulates that Sudan is not authorized to deliver military equipment to the Darfur region.