No fatalities

Aircraft Accident During Evacuation from Aozou to Sebha (5A-DKK)

Sebha, LibyaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 8, 1987, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration 5A-DKK) operated by Libyan Air Force - Al Quwwat Al-Jawwiya Al Libiyya was involved in an aviation accident near Sebha, Libya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

An aircraft crashed upon landing at Sebha Airport while evacuating people from Aozou, North Chad, after Chadian insurgents recaptured the strip. The exact circumstances remain uncertain, but there were no fatalities.

Background and Context of the Incident The aircraft was operating an evacuation mission to transport people from Aozou in North Chad to Sebha. This operation was authorized by the Libyan Government following the recapture of the Aozou strip by Chadian insurgents. ## Accident Details and Outcome The precise circumstances surrounding the accident remain uncertain. It is believed that the aircraft crashed upon landing at Sebha Airport and sustained damage beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, there were no fatalities reported. ## Investigation Status The investigation into the accident has not been able to determine the exact cause or circumstances of the crash. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and the incident resulted in no loss of life.