No fatalities

1996-07-27: Dornier DO.128 Skyservant (5Y-BLB) — Aircraft Leasing Services - ALS — Atar, South Sudan

Atar, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 27, 1996, a Dornier DO.128 Skyservant (registration 5Y-BLB) operated by Aircraft Leasing Services - ALS was involved in an aviation accident near Atar, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781206835Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft on a UNICEF humanitarian flight overran the runway in Atar after the pilot attempted to avoid an animal. All four occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft conducting a humanitarian flight for UNICEF from Lokichogio to Atar experienced a runway excursion during landing. According to the investigation report, the pilot performed a low pass over the airfield to assess the runway condition and to check for animals. During the subsequent approach, the pilot observed an animal on the runway on short final and decided to land beyond the animal's position.

Landing and Overrun

After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the strip. The impact caused substantial damage, rendering the aircraft beyond repair.

Occupant Status

All four persons on board escaped from the aircraft without injuries. No further occupant details were provided.

Grounding Notes

The investigation report did not specify the aircraft's registration, engine type, date, time of day, weather conditions, or any involvement of air traffic control. No analysis of causal factors or conclusions beyond the factual sequence of events was included in the source.