No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Runway Overrun at Entebbe (3X-GFN)

Yida, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On November 19, 2012, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 3X-GFN) operated by Ultimate Air was involved in an aviation accident near Yida, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A cargo plane carrying four crew members overran the runway after landing at Entebbe. The aircraft lost its left main gear and came to rest in bushes, sustaining irreparable damage, though all occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

An aircraft operating a cargo flight out of Entebbe experienced a significant operational incident during its arrival phase. The flight was transporting four crew members along with a payload consisting primarily of foodstuffs. The event occurred after the aircraft had touched down on the runway.

Sequence of Events

Following landing, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available remaining distance. Consequently, the plane overran the end of the runway. During this overrun sequence, the aircraft lost its left main landing gear. The vehicle eventually came to a complete stop in a bushy area adjacent to the airfield infrastructure.

Outcome and Damage Assessment

Despite the severity of the mechanical failure and the off-aircraft excursion, all four individuals on board escaped without sustaining injuries. However, the structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised to such an extent that it was declared damaged beyond repair.