No fatalities

1987-08-08: Ilyushin II-76 (5A-DKK) — Libyan Air Force - Al Quwwat Al-Jawwiya Al Libiyya — Sebha, Libya

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 1781216121Data APIEditorial standards

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.