Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft operating on behalf of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) was destroyed by fire after a landing incident at Beledweyne-Haji-Sheikh Mahmud Hasan (Ugas Khalif) Airport. The aircraft had just completed a flight from Djibouti City and was reportedly carrying food supplies.
Sequence of Events
After touching down on the runway, the aircraft went out of control. It veered off the landing surface and came to rest against several earth mounds, where it burst into flames. The fire rapidly engulfed the aircraft, leading to its complete destruction.
Crew Evacuation
All three crew members on board managed to escape the burning aircraft. Their quick evacuation prevented any reported injuries among the crew.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted in support of AMISOM, carrying cargo—believed to be food supplies—from Djibouti City to Beledweyne. No additional details about the flight or the aircraft were provided in the initial report.