Runway excursion involving aircraft during landing

No fatalities • El Fasher, Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage following touchdown on runway 05, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase on runway 05, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. Following the initial touchdown, the plane veered away from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a complete stop off the runway.

Findings

As a result of the excursion, the aircraft suffered significant structural damage. The impact caused the left engine and the undercarriage to be torn from the airframe. Despite the severity of the mechanical damage, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss, as the damage was beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-08-07 Antonov AN-26 accident near El Fasher, Sudan?

An aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage following touchdown on runway 05, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-08-07 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-08-07 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration ST-ZZZ, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at El Fasher, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion.

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