5 fatalities

2024-10-21: Ilyushin II-76 (ST-JAN) — Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya — Al Malha, Sudan

Al Malha, SudanFlight

On October 21, 2024, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration ST-JAN) operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Al Malha, Sudan in flight. 5 people were killed. 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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A military aircraft crashed in the Al Malha district of North Darfur, Sudan, killing all five crew members. The Rapid Support Forces claimed responsibility for shooting it down. The aircraft was destroyed on impact.

Incident Overview

A military aircraft crashed in a desert area within the Al Malha district of North Darfur, Sudan, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft and fatalities of all five crew members aboard. The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear.

Mission and Claims

According to military sources, the aircraft was on a mission to deliver military equipment and medicine to the Sudan Army headquarters in El Fasher. The crash occurred upon its return journey. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed that their forces shot down the aircraft.

Aftermath

The wreckage was located in the remote desert area. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been provided by official sources. The incident is under investigation, though no official probable cause has been stated.