Aircraft overrun at El Obeid Airport following engine failure

No fatalities • El Obeid, Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine shutdown during its approach to El Obeid Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

During the final approach phase to El Obeid Airport, the flight crew encountered an unexpected issue that necessitated the shutdown of the left engine. To mitigate the impact on flight performance, the propeller was feathered. Following the landing, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length.

The momentum of the plane caused it to overrun the end of the runway, at which point the undercarriage separated from the airframe. The incident resulted in four injuries among the crew members. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

While the specific reason for the initial engine failure remains undetermined, the primary factor in the runway excursion was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following the mechanical malfunction.

Probable cause

An unidentified cause led to a left engine shutdown and propeller feathering during approach, preventing the aircraft from stopping before the end of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-05-10 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near El Obeid, Sudan?

An aircraft experienced an engine shutdown during its approach to El Obeid Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-05-10 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-05-10 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration ST-ADX, operated by Sudan Airways, at El Obeid, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unidentified cause led to a left engine shutdown and propeller feathering during approach, preventing the aircraft from stopping before the end of the runway.

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