1 fatality

Cargo Aircraft Collides with House After Runway Overtun in Somalia (5Y-JWG)

Eelbarde, SomaliaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 18, 2024, a Fokker 50 (registration 5Y-JWG) operated by Jetways Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Eelbarde, Somalia during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered 5Y-JWG
Aircraft registered 5Y-JWG. Photo: rednasz / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A humanitarian flight carrying four crew members for the World Food Program crashed into an empty house after landing on a dirt runway in Eelbarde, killing the captain and seriously injuring the copilot.

Accident Details

A humanitarian flight operated on behalf of the United Nations World Food Program departed Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport for Eelbarde. The aircraft carried four crew members and a load of various aid supplies.

Upon landing on a dirt runway, the aircraft failed to stop in time and overran the runway, eventually crashing into a house. The captain was killed, and the copilot suffered serious injuries. The two other crew members escaped uninjured. The house was unoccupied at the time of the accident.

Aircraft and Crew

The flight was crewed by four individuals. No other information about the aircraft type, registration, or operator was provided in the source.

Aftermath

Emergency response details were not specified. The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and damage to the house.

Investigation

An investigation into the accident is expected, but no probable cause has been stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jan 2024 Fokker 50 accident near Eelbarde, Somalia?

A humanitarian flight carrying four crew members for the World Food Program crashed into an empty house after landing on a dirt runway in Eelbarde, killing the captain and seriously injuring the copilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jan 2024 Fokker 50 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jan 2024 involved a Fokker 50, registration 5Y-JWG, operated by Jetways Airlines, at Eelbarde, Somalia.