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Aircraft Destroyed in Uncontrolled Descent Near Nyala, Sudan (1106)

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On February 23, 2025, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration 1106) operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Nyala, Sudan in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source states that Sudanese authorities suggested the aircraft may have been shot down by RSF rebels, but no definitive probable cause is established in the provided text. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a desert area near Nyala, Sudan, during a support mission. The plane was destroyed by a post-crash fire, killing all seven crew members. Sudanese authorities suggested it may have been shot down by RSF rebels.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a support mission within Sudan, an aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a desert area located in the region of Nyala. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames, and the resulting post-crash fire completely destroyed the airframe. The incident resulted in the deaths of all seven crew members on board. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Official Statements and Potential Cause Following the crash, Sudanese authorities provided an assessment regarding the potential cause of the accident. They stated that the aircraft may have been shot down by RSF rebels. This official statement represents the only cause-related information provided in the source material, and no further technical or investigative details were included.

Probable cause

The source states that Sudanese authorities suggested the aircraft may have been shot down by RSF rebels, but no definitive probable cause is established in the provided text.

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What happened in the 23 Feb 2025 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Nyala, Sudan?

An aircraft crashed in a desert area near Nyala, Sudan, during a support mission. The plane was destroyed by a post-crash fire, killing all seven crew members. Sudanese authorities suggested it may have been shot down by RSF rebels.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 2025 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 2025 involved an Ilyushin II-76, registration 1106, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Nyala, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The source states that Sudanese authorities suggested the aircraft may have been shot down by RSF rebels, but no definitive probable cause is established in the provided text.

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