No fatalities

Aircraft Overrun at El Obeid Airport (ST-ADX)

El Obeid, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 10, 1972, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration ST-ADX) operated by Sudan Airways was involved in an aviation accident near El Obeid, 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at El Obeid Airport after the crew shut down the left engine during approach. The plane lost its undercarriage, and all four crew members were injured.

Incident Overview During an approach to El Obeid Airport, the flight crew was required to shut down the left engine and feather its propeller. The source does not specify the reason for this action. Following touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. The airplane overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and eventually came to rest. All four crew members on board were injured, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Operational Details The incident occurred during the approach phase to El Obeid Airport. The crew's decision to shut down the left engine and feather the propeller was made for an unknown reason, as stated in the source. After the aircraft touched down, it failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to an overrun. The loss of the undercarriage occurred during the overrun, and the aircraft was left damaged beyond repair. ## Casualties and Damage All four crew members were injured in the incident. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, indicating significant structural or mechanical damage. The source does not provide further details on the extent of the injuries or the specific nature of the aircraft damage.