On July 18, 2022, a Fokker 50 (registration 5Y-JXN) operated by Jubba Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control while landing on runway 05, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent wing separation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport, resulting in a structural failure and subsequent fire.
What happened
During the landing phase on runway 05 at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. As the plane veered off the active runway, the impact caused the left wing to separate from the fuselage. The aircraft subsequently overturned and landed in an inverted position, which triggered a post-crash fire.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and managed to suppress the flames relatively quickly. All 36 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage following the accident. While there were no fatalities, three passengers sustained minor injuries during the excursion.
Findings
The aircraft departed the runway surface during the landing roll.
The structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised when the left wing was lost during the excursion.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control while landing on runway 05, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent wing separation.