On July 23, 2023, an Antonov AN-26 operated by Alfa Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Port Sudan, Sudan during takeoff. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after departing Port Sudan, resulting in nine fatalities and one survivor.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Port Sudan during the initial climb phase of flight. Shortly after the aircraft departed from the airfield, it impacted the ground, leading to a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.
There were ten people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in nine fatalities. Amidst the wreckage, a single child was successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew were provided in the initial report.
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