5 fatalities

2025-11-04: Ilyushin II-76 — Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya — Babanusa, Sudan

Babanusa, SudanFlight

On November 4, 2025, an Ilyushin II-76 operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Babanusa, Sudan in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike. 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.

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An aircraft conducting a supply mission for the Sudanese Armed Forces crashed near Babanusa following an apparent missile strike.

What happened

During a flight intended to deliver supplies to the Sudanese Armed Forces, an aircraft crashed in an unpopulated region situated close to Babanusa. The incident occurred while the plane was engaged in its mission objectives. The impact of the crash resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew.

Findings

Investigations into the crash suggest that the aircraft was likely struck by a surface-to-air missile during its flight. This missile strike is identified as the primary reason for the destruction of the plane and the subsequent loss of all onboard personnel.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike.