No fatalities

Hard Landing Incident at Al Dabbah Airport (ST-AAR)

Al Dabbah, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 2, 1985, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration ST-AAR) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Al Dabbah, Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a hard landing at Al Dabbah Airport for unknown reasons. All 31 occupants evacuated safely, but the plane was declared damaged beyond repair due to excessive g-loads and structural damage.

Incident Overview

An aviation incident occurred at Al Dabbah Airport involving an aircraft that executed a hard landing. The specific factors leading to this event remain unidentified, as the source material cites unknown reasons for the occurrence.

Post-Landing Procedures

Following touchdown, the pilot successfully completed the standard braking procedure. Once the aircraft came to a complete stop and was parked, emergency protocols were initiated. All 31 individuals on board were evacuated from the cabin without reported injuries or complications.

Damage Assessment

The impact of the hard landing resulted in significant mechanical and structural consequences. The investigation noted that the aircraft sustained severe structural damages caused by excessive g-loads during the event. Based on the extent of this damage, the airframe was officially classified as damaged beyond repair, rendering it unserviceable.