Engine fire leads to aircraft crash at El Obeid Airport

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

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during a second takeoff attempt at El Obeid Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no fatalities.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred at El Obeid Airport involving a failed departure sequence. The flight crew initially attempted to depart from the airfield, but this first takeoff attempt was unsuccessful.

During a subsequent second attempt to depart, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure when an engine ignited. The resulting fire led to a crash of the aircraft. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the crash was an engine fire that occurred during the takeoff roll.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred during the second takeoff attempt, leading to the loss of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-08-28 Antonov AN-26 accident near El Obeid, Sudan?

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during a second takeoff attempt at El Obeid Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-08-28 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-08-28 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration ST-AQM, operated by Ababeel Aviation, at El Obeid, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine fire occurred during the second takeoff attempt, leading to the loss of the aircraft.

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