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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes on Landing at Malakal Airport (5Y-SMI)

Malakal, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On August 9, 2024, a De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8) (registration 5Y-SMI) operated by Renegade Air was involved in an aviation accident near Malakal, South Sudan 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on landing at Malakal Airport after a special flight from Maban for the UN Humanitarian Air Service. All 38 occupants were rescued.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft crashed upon landing at Malakal Airport. The aircraft had been operating a special flight from Maban on behalf of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service. All 38 occupants on board were rescued following the crash. ## Reported Damage and Circumstances Investigators believe the aircraft impacted obstacles during takeoff from Maban Airport. This impact reportedly caused both main landing gears to be sheared off. The aircraft subsequently crashed on landing at Malakal Airport. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator were provided in the source material.

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What happened in the 9 Aug 2024 De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8) accident near Malakal, South Sudan?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on landing at Malakal Airport after a special flight from Maban for the UN Humanitarian Air Service. All 38 occupants were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2024 De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2024 involved a De Havilland DHC-8-300 (Dash-8), registration 5Y-SMI, operated by Renegade Air, at Malakal, South Sudan.

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