Aircraft crash near El Obeid Airport

No fatalities • El Obeid, Sudan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft carrying food supplies crashed during takeoff from El Obeid Airport, resulting in the destruction of the plane but no fatalities.

What happened

During a flight departing from El Obeid Airport, an aircraft transporting food supplies experienced a loss of lift shortly after departure. The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground in the vicinity of the runway. The impact triggered a significant fire that consumed the airframe.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all 16 people on board were successfully retrieved from the wreckage. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a stall during the initial climb phase of the flight.
  • The flight was operating a cargo mission destined for Wau.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall following takeoff from El Obeid Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-03-11 Antonov AN-26 accident near El Obeid, Sudan?

An aircraft carrying food supplies crashed during takeoff from El Obeid Airport, resulting in the destruction of the plane but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-03-11 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-03-11 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration ST-FAR, operated by Farnas Aviation Services, at El Obeid, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall following takeoff from El Obeid Airport.

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