What happened
A cargo flight traveling from Nairobi to Mogadishu, carrying six crew members and seven passengers, experienced a runway excursion during a night approach. Because the crew lacked sufficient information regarding the destination airport, the flight was the pilot's first experience operating in the region, and the crew had not adequately prepared for the arrival.
During the nighttime approach to Mogadishu-North Airfield, the crew relied solely on the aircraft's approach lights because the airfield lacked a functional lighting system. Due to an improper approach configuration, the aircraft type (unspecified) touched down approximately 1,000 meters past the runway threshold of the 1,500-meter-long strip. Following the touchdown, the aircraft traveled for roughly 500 meters before overrunning the end of the runway at a speed of 280 km/h. The aircraft subsequently entered a ravine, where it broke into two pieces. The accident resulted in one fatality and twelve injuries, with six of the injured sustaining serious wounds.
Findings
Investigation into the event highlighted that the crew's lack of familiarity with the destination airport and the absence of proper flight preparation contributed to the accident. Additionally, the lack of airfield lighting necessitated a reliance on onboard lighting, which coincided with a poor approach configuration that led to the long touchdown.