On March 11, 1996, an Antonov AN-26 (registration ST-FAR) operated by Farnas Aviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near El Obeid, Sudan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall following takeoff from El Obeid Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.