On April 15, 2012, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5Y-SRJ) operated by Sky Relief Services was involved in an aviation accident near Yida, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A cargo aircraft experienced a right engine failure en route, landed on one engine, then suffered a nose gear collapse during deceleration. All three crew members were uninjured.
Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft departed Lokichoggio Airport at 1103 local time on a flight to Yida. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and a load of food. While cruising at an altitude of 16,000 feet, the right engine failed. The crew successfully restarted the engine, but it failed again a few minutes later. The crew then continued the approach and landed on one engine without incident.
Nose Gear Collapse
During deceleration after landing, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Maintenance History
Both engines had accumulated approximately 20 hours of operation since their last overhaul. It is believed that the nose gear failed due to fatigue cracks.