Runway excursion at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport

No fatalities • Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway and struck a concrete wall at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport, resulting in no fatalities but two injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport, a twin engine airplane successfully touched down on runway 05. As the crew initiated standard braking maneuvers, the aircraft traveled several hundred meters along the runway before deviating toward the left side of the pavement.

Upon exiting the runway surface and encountering soft ground, the aircraft underwent a sharp left pivot of nearly 180 degrees. The sequence concluded when the plane collided with a concrete wall, an impact that caused the fuselage to break into two separate pieces.

All 34 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. While there were no fatalities, the incident resulted in two injuries among the passengers.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost directional control after touchdown.
  • The impact with a structural barrier caused the airframe to separate.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall after losing directional control during the braking phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-07-11 Embraer EMB-120 Brasília accident near Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia?

A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway and struck a concrete wall at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport, resulting in no fatalities but two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-07-11 Embraer EMB-120 Brasília accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-07-11 involved a Embraer EMB-120 Brasília, registration 6O-AAD, operated by Halla Airlines, at Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall after losing directional control during the braking phase.

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