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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew attempted an emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions during flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft en route from Nioro experienced technical difficulties, leading to a crash landing in a field near Koussané.
What happened
While performing a flight from Nioro, the crew of the aircraft encountered mechanical issues during the journey. In response to these technical complications, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a field situated approximately 2 km from Koussané. During the landing sequence, the plane skidded for several dozen meters, resulting in the loss of its undercarriage. The impact caused the left wing to strike a tree, which led to partial tearing of the wing structure before the aircraft finally came to a stop.
All 10 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Among the group, two individuals sustained injuries during the incident.
Findings
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
The primary factor leading to the incident was the encounter with technical problems during the enroute phase of flight.
Probable cause
The crew attempted an emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions during flight.