No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns After Hydraulic Failure at Khartoum Airport (ST-AFL)

Khartoum, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 19, 1998, a Boeing 737-200 (registration ST-AFL) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Khartoum, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-200
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Shortly after takeoff from Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, the captain reported hydraulic problems and returned. After touchdown, tire bursts led to a thrust reverser deactivation, causing an overrun into construction equipment. All 100 occupants evacuated safely; aircraft destroyed.

Incident

Shortly after departing Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, while climbing, the captain reported hydraulic problems to air traffic control. Controllers cleared the aircraft for an immediate return. After touchdown on the runway, several tires burst. The crew interpreted this as an engine malfunction and deactivated the thrust reverser systems. Without reverse thrust, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, collided with construction machines, and came to rest near a telecommunication relay structure.

Aftermath

All 100 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jul 1998 Boeing 737-200 accident near Khartoum, Sudan?

Shortly after takeoff from Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, the captain reported hydraulic problems and returned. After touchdown, tire bursts led to a thrust reverser deactivation, causing an overrun into construction equipment. All 100 occupants evacuated safely; aircraft destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 1998 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jul 1998 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration ST-AFL, operated by Sudan Airways, at Khartoum, Sudan.