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Aircraft Emergency Landing and Crash in a Field Near Koussané (6W-STF)

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On November 2, 2015, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 6W-STF) operated by Senegalese Air Force - Armée de l'Air Sénégalaise was involved in an aviation accident near Koussané, Mali in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft encountered technical problems en route from Nioro and crash-landed in a field 2 km from Koussané. All 10 occupants were rescued, with two injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a flight en route from Nioro, the crew reported encountering technical problems that necessitated an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a field situated 2 km from Koussané. ## Impact and Damage Assessment Following the crash landing, the aircraft skidded for a few dozen metres. During this sequence, it lost its undercarriage and struck a tree with its left wing, which was partially torn. The aircraft eventually came to rest in the field. ## Occupant Status and Rescue All 10 occupants on board were successfully rescued. Among the rescued individuals, two sustained injuries. ## Aircraft Condition The aircraft sustained significant damage during the incident and was assessed as being damaged beyond repair.

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