No fatalities

Charter Flight Veers Left After Landing in Somalia, Strikes Earth Pile (5Y-GRS)

Bur Ache, SomaliaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 21, 2021, a De Havilland DHC-8-100 (Dash-8) (registration 5Y-GRS) operated by Skyward Express was involved in an aviation accident near Bur Ache, Somalia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-05Data APIEditorial standards

A charter flight from Nairobi-Wilson Airport to El Wak landed 18 km east of its destination near Bur Ache, Somalia. After touchdown, the aircraft veered left and hit a pile of earth and rocks, collapsing the left main gear. All 41 occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

A charter flight carrying 37 passengers and 4 crew members departed Nairobi-Wilson Airport, Kenya, for El Wak, Somalia. While descending to El Wak Airport, the pilot continued eastward and elected to land on an airfield located 18 km east of El Wak, near Bur Ache, in Somalia.

Sequence of Events

After landing, the aircraft veered to the left and impacted a pile of earth and rocks. The impact caused the left main landing gear to collapse. All 41 occupants on board evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Damage and Occupants

The aircraft was destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the 37 passengers or 4 crew members.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 2021 De Havilland DHC-8-100 (Dash-8) accident near Bur Ache, Somalia?

A charter flight from Nairobi-Wilson Airport to El Wak landed 18 km east of its destination near Bur Ache, Somalia. After touchdown, the aircraft veered left and hit a pile of earth and rocks, collapsing the left main gear. All 41 occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 2021 De Havilland DHC-8-100 (Dash-8) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 2021 involved a De Havilland DHC-8-100 (Dash-8), registration 5Y-GRS, operated by Skyward Express, at Bur Ache, Somalia.