Incident Overview
A four-engine aircraft operating a special flight from Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, to Mogadishu, Somalia, was destroyed after a landing accident at the destination airport. The aircraft was transporting six crew members and a cargo of weapons and ammunition intended for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
Sequence of Events
Upon landing, the aircraft skidded on the runway, overran the paved surface, and collided with a perimeter wall. The impact triggered a fire that rapidly engulfed the aircraft. The blaze was intensified by the onboard ammunition, which exploded repeatedly, causing further damage.
Aftermath
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the force of the collision and the subsequent fire. Four crew members sustained fatal injuries, while two others were seriously injured. The post-impact fire, fueled by the ammunition, resulted in multiple explosions.
Probable Cause
The official investigation concluded that control was lost after landing, possibly due to a multiple tire burst.