Mid-air collision between two Sudanese Air Force Antonov aircraft

No fatalities • Khartoum, Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

Two Sudanese Air Force Antonov aircraft collided on a runway during a training exercise, resulting in the destruction of both planes with no fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled training maneuver involving two Sudanese Air Force Antonov AN-32 and Antonov AN-26 aircraft, a collision occurred on the runway. The incident began when the first aircraft successfully touched down on runway 18 and the crew initiated standard braking protocols. Shortly after this landing, a second aircraft, also an Antonov AN-32, arrived on the same runway.

As the first aircraft was decelerating, it was struck from the rear by the following aircraft. The impact caused both planes to lose control of their flight paths. Both aircraft eventually drifted off the runway and came to a halt at the edge of the paved surface.

Findings

Preliminary observations indicate that the second aircraft landed in close proximity to the first. The trailing aircraft was unable to complete its stopping sequence in time to avoid the lead plane. While both aircraft sustained enough damage to be considered destroyed, there were no casualties reported among the crews involved in the collision.

Probable cause

The trailing aircraft failed to stop in time to avoid the aircraft that had just landed on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-10-03 Antonov AN-26 accident near Khartoum, Sudan?

Two Sudanese Air Force Antonov aircraft collided on a runway during a training exercise, resulting in the destruction of both planes with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-10-03 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-10-03 involved a 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 trailing aircraft failed to stop in time to avoid the aircraft that had just landed on the runway.

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