Aircraft hull loss following landing in Khartoum

No fatalities • Khartoum, Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1961-12-31 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Khartoum, Sudan?

An unidentified aircraft was destroyed after making an unplanned landing at Khartoum in 1961.

Were there any fatalities in the 1961-12-31 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1961-12-31 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration ST-AAB, operated by Sudan Airways, at Khartoum, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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