10 fatalities

2025-12-09: Ilyushin II-76 — Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya — Osman Digna AFB, Sudan

Osman Digna AFB, SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On December 9, 2025, an Ilyushin II-76 operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Osman Digna AFB, Sudan during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft likely experienced mechanical failure during its approach to the airfield. 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 crashed and caught fire while approaching Osman Digna Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

What happened

During a specialized mission intended to transport food supplies to Port Sudan, an aircraft lost control while approaching Osman Digna Air Force Base. The aircraft crashed upon impact, which subsequently triggered a fire that consumed the wreckage.

There were 10 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished. The flight was being conducted as part of a supply delivery operation when the loss of control occurred during the approach phase.

Findings

Preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft experienced technical problems prior to the crash. The exact nature of the mechanical failure has not been detailed, but the malfunction is believed to have contributed to the loss of control during the final stages of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft likely experienced mechanical failure during its approach to the airfield.