No fatalities

Midair Collision on Runway Destroys Two Sudanese Air Force Antonov Aircraft (7706)

Khartoum, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 3, 2018, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 7706) operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Khartoum, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The AN-32 landed shortly after the AN-26 and was unable to stop in a timely manner. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Sudanese Air Force Antonov AN-26 was struck from behind by an Antonov AN-32 while braking after landing on runway 18. Both aircraft destroyed, no casualties.

Incident Overview

A Sudanese Air Force Antonov AN-26 was involved in a training exercise with a second Antonov AN-32 aircraft. After touching down on runway 18, the crew of the AN-26 initiated the braking procedure. Moments later, the AN-32 struck the AN-26 from behind.

Sequence of Events

Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and came to rest on the edge of the runway. The impact resulted in the destruction of both airplanes.

Casualties and Damage

There were no casualties reported. However, both aircraft were destroyed.

Contributing Circumstances

It appears that the AN-32 landed shortly after the AN-26 and was unable to stop in a timely manner, leading to the collision.

Probable cause

The AN-32 landed shortly after the AN-26 and was unable to stop in a timely manner.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 2018 Antonov AN-26 accident near Khartoum, Sudan?

A Sudanese Air Force Antonov AN-26 was struck from behind by an Antonov AN-32 while braking after landing on runway 18. Both aircraft destroyed, no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 2018 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 2018 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 7706, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Khartoum, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The AN-32 landed shortly after the AN-26 and was unable to stop in a timely manner.