Runway excursion and aircraft fire at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-07-18 Fokker 50 accident near Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia?

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Mogadishu-Aden Abdulle Airport, resulting in a structural failure and subsequent fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-07-18 Fokker 50 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-07-18 involved a Fokker 50, registration 5Y-JXN, operated by Jubba Airways, at Mogadishu-Aden Adde, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost control while landing on runway 05, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent wing separation.

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