5 fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Abéché Airport (TT-PAF)

Abéché, ChadLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 2006, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration TT-PAF) operated by Chadian Air Force - Force Aérienne Tchadienne was involved in an aviation accident near Abéché, Chad during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed upon landing at Abéché Airport, coming to rest 200 meters past the runway end and catching fire. At least five passengers were killed, and several others were injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Abéché Airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. The crash occurred in unknown circumstances, and the aircraft came to rest approximately 200 meters past the end of the runway. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was completely destroyed. The incident took place 30 minutes after the airport's official closing time of 1800LT. ## Casualties and Damage Assessment The crash resulted in the deaths of at least five passengers. Several other individuals were injured in the incident. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire following the crash. The source does not provide further details on the total number of people on board or the specific nature of the injuries sustained by the survivors.