On June 7, 2004, an Antonov AN-26 (registration ST-ARO) operated by Ababeel Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Geneina, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. 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.
An aircraft overran the runway after landing, crossing a road and ditches before stopping 250 meters beyond. All 16 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration leading to a touchdown too far down the runway.
Accident Details
After landing, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance on the runway. It overran the end of the runway, crossed an unpaved road and several ditches, and came to rest approximately 250 meters beyond the runway threshold. All 16 occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury, though the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a wrong approach configuration. This resulted in the crew landing too far down the runway, thereby reducing the available landing distance. The aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway length, leading to the overrun.
What happened in the 7 Jun 2004 Antonov AN-26 accident near Geneina, Sudan?
An aircraft overran the runway after landing, crossing a road and ditches before stopping 250 meters beyond. All 16 occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The probable cause was a wrong approach configuration leading to a touchdown too far down the runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jun 2004 Antonov AN-26 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jun 2004 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration ST-ARO, operated by Ababeel Aviation, at Geneina, Sudan.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available.
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