On March 12, 1998, an Antonov AN-8 (registration EL-ALE) operated by Santa Cruz Imperial was involved in an aviation accident near Mogadishu, Somalia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the loss of control during the takeoff roll is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced a loss of control during its takeoff roll at Mogadishu Airport, resulting in an accident and injuries to the crew.
What happened
While performing the takeoff roll at Mogadishu Airport, the flight crew encountered a loss of control regarding the aircraft. This sequence of events led to a crash on the airfield. The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight as the plane was accelerating for departure.
Findings
At this time, the specific reasons surrounding the loss of control remain unknown. There is currently no definitive information regarding the exact circumstances that caused the aircraft to deviate from its intended path.
The incident resulted in four injuries among the crew members involved.
No fatalities were reported following the crash.
Probable cause
The specific cause of the loss of control during the takeoff roll is currently undetermined.
An X-AIR HAWK ultralight crashed in Chonburi, Thailand, killing the pilot and injuring a passenger. The accident was caused by deteriorated wing fabric and…
A Challenger II Special ultralight aircraft (U-B23) landed off-runway at Pai Airport, Mae Hong Son, on September 17, 2024, due to a gust of wind. No injuries…
The Polish aviation safety authority is investigating a serious incident involving an AT-3R100 aircraft that occurred on September 2, 2024. The investigation…
A SZD-48-3 glider suffered damage when its left wing struck a ground obstacle during a low final approach at EPWK on June 20, 2025. The pilot was uninjured.
A 39-year-old skydiver died after a hard landing near Leszno on May 1, 2026. The PKBWL preliminary report indicates the fatal impact resulted from a late,…
A student pilot crashed an SZD-50-3 Puchacz glider into the airfield fence during a solo training flight on June 6, 2026. The pilot was uninjured, but the…