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Belly Landing at Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport (ST-AAA)

Khartoum, SudanTakeoff (climb)

On March 25, 1991, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration ST-AAA) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Khartoum, Sudan during takeoff. 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 belly-landed at Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport after the captain aborted the climb due to a lack of positive rate. All 27 occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response Following takeoff from Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, the crew initiated the landing gear retraction sequence during the initial climb. At that point, the captain observed that the aircraft was not achieving a positive rate of climb. In response, the captain made the decision to return to the runway for an immediate landing. The aircraft touched down on its belly and slid for a few dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. All 27 occupants on board escaped the incident without injury. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss and written off.

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