On June 8, 2008, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration 5A-DAU) operated by Waha Oil Company was involved in an aviation accident near Sidra (As Sidr), Libya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training flight involving two crew members ended in an accident at Sidra Airport, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft but no injuries.
What happened
During a local training mission operating out of Sidra Airport, an aircraft was involved in an accident under undetermined conditions. While the flight was in progress, the aircraft impacted the ground, coming to a stop in a sandy region near the airfield. The impact caused substantial structural damage, specifically resulting in the left wing being sheared off and the undercarriage being destroyed.
Despite the severity of the damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported. Both members of the flight crew managed to evacuate the aircraft safely following the event.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the cause of the impact remain unknown at this time.