5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Dinder National Park (ST-ADB)

Dinder National Park, SudanFlight

On March 18, 1975, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration ST-ADB) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Dinder National Park, Sudan in flight. 5 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during a territorial inspection mission in Dinder National Park, resulting in five fatalities and one survivor.

What happened

During a scheduled mission to inspect territory within the Dinder National Park, an aircraft went down under unspecified circumstances. The flight was being conducted as part of a reconnaissance or patrol operation when the accident occurred.

Following the impact, search and rescue efforts confirmed the casualties among the occupants. Of the six people on board the aircraft, five fatalities were recorded. Only one passenger managed to survive the crash.

Findings

The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remains undetermined, as the specific cause of the crash has not been officially documented in the available reports. The incident took place within the boundaries of the national park during the mission's operational phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Mar 1975 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Dinder National Park, Sudan?

An aircraft crashed during a territorial inspection mission in Dinder National Park, resulting in five fatalities and one survivor.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Mar 1975 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Mar 1975 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration ST-ADB, operated by Sudan Airways, at Dinder National Park, Sudan.