7 fatalities

2025-02-23: Ilyushin II-76 (1106) — Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya — Nyala, Sudan

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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 aircraft may have been struck by fire from RSF rebels during its mission. 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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An aircraft performing a support mission in Sudan crashed in a desert area near Nyala, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

What happened

During a support mission operating within Sudan, an aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, leading to a crash in a desert territory situated in the Nyala region. Following the impact, the aircraft caught fire, and the resulting post-crash flames completely destroyed the airframe. There were no survivors of the accident, as all seven crew members perished in the event.

Findings

Local Sudanese authorities have indicated that the crash may have been the result of the aircraft being shot down by RSF rebels. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the descent remains ongoing.

Probable cause

The aircraft may have been struck by fire from RSF rebels during its mission.