Aircraft ground impact during approach to Garowe Airport

No fatalities • Garowe, Somalia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft operating a scheduled service from Djibouti lost altitude during its final approach to Garowe, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

A scheduled flight traveling from Djibouti to Mogadishu, which included planned stops in Hargeisa and Garowe, experienced an incident during its arrival at Garowe Airport. While performing a short final approach to Runway 06, the aircraft lost necessary altitude and struck the concrete ground surface just before reaching the runway threshold.

The impact caused the right main landing gear to collapse. Following the initial contact, the plane slid along the runway surface before veering toward the right. The movement continued until the right engine cowling made contact with the runway, at which point the vehicle came to a halt. There were 39 occupants on board, consisting of 31 passengers and 8 crew members. All individuals managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair. The primary factor in the accident was the loss of altitude during the final approach phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost altitude during the final approach to the runway threshold, leading to a ground impact and gear collapse.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-12-02 Boeing 737-500 accident near Garowe, Somalia?

An aircraft operating a scheduled service from Djibouti lost altitude during its final approach to Garowe, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-12-02 Boeing 737-500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-12-02 involved a Boeing 737-500, registration EY-560, operated by Air Djibouti, at Garowe, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost altitude during the final approach to the runway threshold, leading to a ground impact and gear collapse.

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