Incident Details
The twin-engine airplane operated a scheduled service from Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport to Galkayo. Approximately 15 minutes after departure, the crew encountered technical difficulties. They decided to return to Mogadishu. The airplane landed on runway 23 but was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway and crashed in shallow water a few dozen meters beyond the runway end.
Occupants and Injuries
The airplane was carrying 55 people on board. According to the source, there were no injuries among the occupants. All persons on board were unharmed.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the overrun and subsequent impact with the water.
Flight Circumstances
The flight was a scheduled service. The specific nature of the technical difficulties encountered was not detailed in the source. The crew's decision to return to Mogadishu was made after the difficulties arose. The landing was attempted on runway 23, which is one of the runways at Mogadishu-Aden Adde Airport. The airplane overran the runway, indicating that it was unable to decelerate sufficiently to stop before the runway end. The airplane came to rest in shallow water a short distance past the runway.