What happened
While performing an en route phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving a hydraulic leak within the right engine. This malfunction led to the subsequent failure of the engine itself. In response to the emergency, the crew elected to divert the flight to Merowe, utilizing an abandoned airfield as an emergency landing site.
Upon arrival at the airfield, the aircraft type underwent a crash landing. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties among the 20 occupants, with all individuals remaining uninjured during the event.
Findings
- A hydraulic leak originated in the right engine.
- The loss of hydraulic pressure caused the failure of the right engine.