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Charter Flight Strikes Ground Short of Runway, All Occupants Evacuate (ST-MGL)

Heglig, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 27, 2002, an Antonov AN-26 (registration ST-MGL) operated by El Magal Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Heglig, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A charter flight from Khartoum to Heglig struck the ground short of runway 34 threshold during final approach, bounced, and landed hard, tearing off the undercarriage. All 16 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Details

A charter flight operating on behalf of an oil company was completing a flight from Khartoum to Heglig. The aircraft was carrying 12 passengers and four crew members. Weather conditions at the time were described as good, with wind gusting to 23 knots.

Sequence of Events

During final approach, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of the runway 34 threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce, then it landed hard. The undercarriage was torn off during the hard landing. The aircraft then slid on its belly, veered off the runway, and came to rest in bushes.

Outcome

All 16 occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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