Aircraft collision with wall following hydraulic failure at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport

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

A cargo flight operating for AMISOM crashed after returning to Mogadishu following reports of hydraulic issues, resulting in serious injuries to the pilots.

What happened

A cargo aircraft, operating on behalf of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), was performing a transport flight from Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport to Beledweyne when the incident occurred. Shortly after departing the airport, the flight crew notified air traffic control of technical difficulties involving the aircraft's hydraulic systems. In response to this emergency, the crew was authorized to perform an immediate return to the departure airfield.

Upon landing on runway 05, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane veered toward the right side of the runway, eventually striking a concrete wall. The impact was severe enough to destroy the cockpit area of the aircraft type/model (not specified in source).

Findings

The accident resulted in two serious injuries to the pilots and two slight injuries to the remaining crew members. The primary factor leading to the runway excursion was the uncontrolled movement of the aircraft following touchdown due to the previously reported hydraulic malfunctions.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall following a landing attempt complicated by hydraulic system issues.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-09-19 Fokker 50 accident near Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia?

A cargo flight operating for AMISOM crashed after returning to Mogadishu following reports of hydraulic issues, resulting in serious injuries to the pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-09-19 Fokker 50 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-09-19 involved a Fokker 50, registration 5Y-MHT, operated by Silverstone Air, at Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a wall following a landing attempt complicated by hydraulic system issues.

Loading the flight search…