Aircraft crash in North Darfur, Sudan

5 fatalities • Al Malha, Sudan • Flight

A military transport aircraft crashed in the Al Malha district of North Darfur, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members.

What happened

An aircraft crashed within a desert region situated in the Al Malha district of North Darfur, Sudan. According to reports from military sources, the flight was engaged in a mission to transport medical supplies and military equipment to the Sudan army headquarters located in El Fasher. The accident occurred during the return leg of the mission.

Following the impact, the aircraft was totally destroyed. There were five fatalities among the crew members on board. While the precise circumstances surrounding the crash have not been definitively established, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have asserted that their troops were responsible for shooting down the plane.

Findings

At this time, the specific technical or operational reasons for the crash remain unconfirmed. The conflicting accounts between military sources and the RSF regarding whether the aircraft went down due to an accident or enemy fire remain a central point of investigation.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash is currently unverified, though the RSF claims the aircraft was downed by gunfire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-10-21 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Al Malha, Sudan?

A military transport aircraft crashed in the Al Malha district of North Darfur, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-10-21 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-10-21 involved a Ilyushin II-76, registration ST-JAN, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Al Malha, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash is currently unverified, though the RSF claims the aircraft was downed by gunfire.

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