Aircraft accident at Abéché Airport

5 fatalities • Abéché, Chad • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its landing attempt at Abéché Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and the destruction of the aircraft.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at Abéché Airport when an aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The aircraft overran the runway, coming to a stop approximately 200 metres beyond the end of the airstrip. Following the impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. The incident took place at 18:30 local time, which was 30 minutes after the airport had officially closed for the day.

As a result of the crash, there were at least five fatalities among the passengers. Additionally, several other individuals sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown, as the exact cause of the landing accident has not been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-06-11 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Abéché, Chad?

An aircraft crashed during its landing attempt at Abéché Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and the destruction of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 2006-06-11 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-06-11 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration TT-PAF, operated by Chadian Air Force - Force Aérienne Tchadienne, at Abéché, Chad.

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