5 fatalities

Cargo Flight Crash Near Mogadishu (5Y-RBA)

Ceel Xabaalbow, SomaliaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 22, 2025, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration 5Y-RBA) operated by Trident Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Ceel Xabaalbow, Somalia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed near Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport while on approach, killing all five crew members on board.

Incident Overview and Route Details A cargo aircraft was operating a flight from Dhobley to Mogadishu when it crashed during its approach to Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport. The aircraft was carrying a crew of five at the time of the accident. ## Crash Location and Outcome The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances at Ceel Xabaalbow, a location situated approximately 24 kilometers southwest of the runway 05 threshold at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All five occupants on board were killed in the crash. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.