Accident
A four-engine aircraft carrying 16 passengers and a crew of six crashed in a desert area approximately 22 kilometers from Khartoum Airport after experiencing a double engine failure. The flight had departed Khartoum-Haj Yusuf Airport bound for Al Fashir. Minutes after takeoff, the crew reported an engine malfunction to air traffic control and received clearance to return. Within seconds, a second engine on the same side failed, and the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft broke apart upon impact.
Casualties and Damage
The accident resulted in 13 occupants killed and nine others seriously injured. In the days following the crash, two of the injured passengers succumbed to their injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact forces.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted on behalf of the Sudanese National Army, though the specific operator and aircraft registration were not disclosed. The aircraft was described as a four-engine type, but its model and other identifying details were not provided.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure for unknown reasons. No further causal factors or contributing elements were identified in the findings.