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Aircraft crash near El Obeid Airport (ST-FAR)

El Obeid, SudanTakeoff (climb)

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).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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