Cargo aircraft crash near Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport

5 fatalities • Ceel Xabaalbow, Somalia • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating between Dhobley and Mogadishu ended in a fatal accident near Ceel Xabaalbow during the approach phase.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Dhobley to Mogadishu resulted in a fatal aviation accident during the final stages of the flight. While the aircraft was performing its approach to the runway 05 threshold at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport, it went down in the Ceel Xabaalbow area, located approximately 24 km southwest of the airport.

The impact occurred under circumstances that remain unconfirmed. The aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact with the ground. There were five fatalities among the crew members on board, with no survivors reported from the five-person crew.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the crash are unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-03-22 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Ceel Xabaalbow, Somalia?

A cargo flight operating between Dhobley and Mogadishu ended in a fatal accident near Ceel Xabaalbow during the approach phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-03-22 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-03-22 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration 5Y-RBA, operated by Trident Aviation, at Ceel Xabaalbow, Somalia.

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