No fatalities

1961-12-31: De Havilland DH.104 Dove (ST-AAB) — Sudan Airways — Khartoum, Sudan

Khartoum, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On December 31, 1961, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration ST-AAB) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Khartoum, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing and subsequent hull loss is currently undetermined. 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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An unidentified aircraft was destroyed after making an unplanned landing at Khartoum in 1961.

What happened

In 1961, an aircraft arrived at Khartoum for a landing that resulted in the destruction of the airframe. While the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and touchdown remain unidentified, the event concluded with the aircraft being declared a total loss.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported in connection with this incident. The aircraft sustained damage severe enough to be written off following the landing sequence.

Findings

The exact reason for the landing remains unknown, as no specific contributing factors or mechanical failures were documented in the available records.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing and subsequent hull loss is currently undetermined.