On April 2, 2012, an Avro 748 (registration 5Y-BZR) operated by Timbis Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Doro, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft performing a cargo flight impacted the ground short of the runway during its final approach to Doro Airport, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
During a cargo operation, an aircraft was conducting its final approach toward the runway at Doro Airport. While in this flight phase, the aircraft struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Despite the severity of the impact, all three crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported following the accident.
Findings
The aircraft struck the terrain short of the runway during the landing phase.