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Cargo Flight Overruns Runway at Obo Airfield (UP-AN608)

Obo, Central African RepublicLanding (descent or approach)

On December 12, 2014, an Antonov AN-26 (registration UP-AN608) operated by Burundaiavia was involved in an aviation accident near Obo, Central African Republic during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A cargo aircraft overran the runway after landing at Obo Airfield, stopping in a wooded area. All seven occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The flight was part of a military supply mission.

Accident Details

After touchdown at Obo Airfield, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran the runway, and came to rest in a wooded area. The runway 04/22 is approximately 2,050 feet (625 meters) long.

Occupants and Damage

All seven occupants escaped uninjured. The cargo equipment was recovered, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight Purpose

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Entebbe to Obo, with a possible intermediate stop in Sudan. It was carrying an aircraft engine, fuel drums (Jet A-1), and other logistics intended for the UPDF military offensive code-named 'Operation Lightning Thunder', which has been hunting the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and its rebel leader Joseph Kony.

Local Context

At the time of the accident, approximately 100 members of the US special forces were based at Obo Airstrip.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2014 Antonov AN-26 accident near Obo, Central African Republic?

A cargo aircraft overran the runway after landing at Obo Airfield, stopping in a wooded area. All seven occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The flight was part of a military supply mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2014 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2014 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration UP-AN608, operated by Burundaiavia, at Obo, Central African Republic.

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