Incident Overview
In 2002, an aircraft operating a flight from Freetown-Lungi Airport to Freetown-Hastings, located southeast of the capital city, encountered a sabotaged runway during the night. Rebels had placed concrete and steel projectiles on the landing surface. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown.
Sabotage and Landing
During the night, rebels sabotaged the runway with concrete and steel projectiles. After landing, the aircraft's right main gear struck several obstructions and was torn off. The aircraft came to rest on the runway.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. All 16 occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. The sabotage resulted in the loss of the aircraft, but no injuries were reported among the passengers and crew.