Aircraft crash landing in Gogrial following ground fire

No fatalities • Gogrial, South Sudan • Flight

An unidentified aircraft sustained damage from ground fire during a flight in 1997, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent hull loss near Gogrial.

What happened

During an unspecified period in 1997, an aircraft was struck by ground-based fire while in flight. Following the impact, the crew initiated an emergency descent to perform a landing in the vicinity of Gogrial. The aircraft subsequently crash landed and continued to slide for approximately 200 meters from its initial point of contact with the ground.

Although the wreckage remained at the coordinates N08.542051 E28.09754 as of July 2009, there were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss following the impact and subsequent crash.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the impact from ground fire.

Probable cause

The crew was forced to perform an emergency landing after the aircraft was struck by projectiles from the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-12-31 Antonov AN-26 accident near Gogrial, South Sudan?

An unidentified aircraft sustained damage from ground fire during a flight in 1997, leading to an emergency landing and subsequent hull loss near Gogrial.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-12-31 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-12-31 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 7711, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Gogrial, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew was forced to perform an emergency landing after the aircraft was struck by projectiles from the ground.

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