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October 2006 Aircraft Overrun Accident (S2-ABE)

Alek, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 31, 2006, an Avro 748 (registration S2-ABE) operated by Astral Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Alek, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

In October 2006, an aircraft overran the runway after landing, damaging its nose gear and propellers. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Outcome In October 2006, an aircraft experienced a runway overrun immediately after landing. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining available distance, resulting in significant structural damage. The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest after losing its nose gear and sustaining damage to both propellers. All five occupants on board escaped the accident without injury. Despite the successful evacuation, the aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the accident within October 2006 remains unknown, and the source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location.

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