Aircraft crash near Wau Airport during cargo flight

13 fatalities • Wau, South Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight traveling from Khartoum to Wau ended in a fatal crash during its final approach, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation from Khartoum to Wau, an aircraft carrying a diverse payload and several occupants experienced a catastrophic failure. The flight was transporting various food supplies along with a shipment of banknotes. In addition to the cargo, the aircraft was carrying seven passengers and six crew members.

As the flight was performing its final approach to Wau Airport, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The plane descended into an open field situated approximately 6 km before the runway threshold. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire. The crash resulted in 13 fatalities, representing the entire number of people on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost control during the final approach phase of flight.
  • The impact caused the airframe to burst into flames.
  • The crash site was located in an open field short of the destination runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-11-17 Antonov AN-12 accident near Wau, South Sudan?

A cargo flight traveling from Khartoum to Wau ended in a fatal crash during its final approach, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-11-17 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-11-17 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration ST-SAA, operated by Sarit Airlines, at Wau, South Sudan.

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