On April 10, 2013, an Antonov AN-26 (registration EK-26407) operated by South Airlines - Pivdenni Avialinii - Yuzhnye Avialinii was involved in an aviation accident near Doro, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway following its landing at the airfield. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A humanitarian flight ended in an aircraft excursion at Doro Airfield after the plane veered off the runway following landing.
What happened
On the date of the incident, a humanitarian mission was being conducted toward Doro Airfield in South Sudan. The aircraft was transporting a cargo of food and was operated by a crew of four individuals.
Upon completing the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft lost directional control. The plane drifted off the runway surface and entered a drainage ditch. The momentum of the excursion caused the aircraft to come to a stop against an earth mound.
Outcomes
Despite the significant impact, all four occupants managed to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. However, the aircraft itself was destroyed during the event.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway following its landing at the airfield.