Aircraft accident during evacuation from Aozou to Sebha

No fatalities • Sebha, Libya • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft involved in a passenger evacuation from North Chad crashed while attempting to land at Sebha Airport, resulting in no loss of life.

What happened

During a period of political instability following the recapture of the Aozou strip by Chadian insurgents, an aircraft was performing an evacuation mission. The flight was transporting individuals from Aozou in North Chad to Sebha, a movement authorized by the Libyan Government.

Upon arrival at Sebha Airport, the aircraft reportedly crashed during the landing phase. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact is not fully documented, the collision resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. There were no fatalities reported among those on board during the incident.

Findings

The precise circumstances surrounding the crash remain unconfirmed. However, it is established that the flight was operating under specific instructions from the Libyan Government to relocate people from the contested Aozou region.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-08-08 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Sebha, Libya?

An aircraft involved in a passenger evacuation from North Chad crashed while attempting to land at Sebha Airport, resulting in no loss of life.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-08-08 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-08-08 involved a Ilyushin II-76, registration 5A-DKK, operated by Libyan Air Force - Al Quwwat Al-Jawwiya Al Libiyya, at Sebha, Libya.

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