What happened
During a cargo mission originating in Entebbe, an aircraft was en route to Obo, with a potential stop scheduled in Sudan. The flight was transporting essential logistics, including an aircraft engine and several drums of Jet A-1 fuel, intended for military operations in the region. Upon reaching Obo Airfield, the aircraft touched down on runway 04/22, which measures approximately 2,050 feet in length. Following the landing, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway distance. This led to an overrun where the plane exited the paved surface and came to a stop in a nearby wooded area.
While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, there were no casualties among the seven occupants, all of whom managed to exit the wreckage uninjured. The cargo, consisting of the engine and fuel, was successfully recovered from the site.
Findings
- The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway length after touchdown.
- The inability to stop within the available runway distance caused the aircraft to exit the airfield and enter the woods.