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Aircraft Crash at Aweil Airport After Nose Gear Tyre Failure (7799)

Aweil, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 11, 2006, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 7799) operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Aweil, South Sudan during landing or approach. 20 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control upon landing after both tyres on the nose gear burst. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed at Aweil Airport after both nose gear tyres burst on landing. The plane veered off the runway, hit a building, and burned, killing all 20 people on board.

Incident Overview An aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure after landing at Aweil Airport. Upon touchdown, both tyres on the nose gear burst, leading to a loss of control. The aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a nearby building, which resulted in a fire that destroyed the plane. ## Casualties The accident was fatal for everyone on board. All 7 crew members and 13 passengers, who were identified as Sudanese soldiers, were killed in the crash. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the loss of control upon landing after both tyres on the nose gear burst.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Feb 2006 Antonov AN-26 accident near Aweil, South Sudan?

An aircraft crashed at Aweil Airport after both nose gear tyres burst on landing. The plane veered off the runway, hit a building, and burned, killing all 20 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Feb 2006 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Feb 2006 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 7799, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Aweil, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control upon landing after both tyres on the nose gear burst.

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