Casualties unknown

Runway Excursion of SAAB-340B UR-ELZ at Timbuktu

UA

On June 1, 2023, a SAAB-340B (registration UR-ELZ) was involved in an aviation accident near UA. This summary draws on records from the National Bureau of Air Accident Investigation of Ukraine (NBAAI).

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On June 1, 2023, a SAAB-340B operated by URGA veered off the runway after landing at Timbuktu, Mali, then returned to the runway. No injuries or aircraft damage were reported.

Incident Overview

On June 1, 2023, at 14:18 UTC, a SAAB-340B aircraft registered as UR-ELZ, operated by the Private Joint-Stock Company "International Joint Stock Aviation Company URGA," was performing flight UNO-050 from Bamako to Timbuktu, Mali. The flight was carrying passengers for a United Nations mission in the Republic of Mali. On board were 3 crew members and 27 passengers.

Details of the Event

After landing at Timbuktu aerodrome during daylight hours, the aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway surface. It then traveled approximately 311 meters along the runway, parallel to the paved surface, and subsequently returned to the runway.

Aftermath

No persons on board sustained bodily injuries. The aircraft was not damaged.

Investigation

The National Bureau of Air Accident Investigation (NBRA) completed its investigation and published a final report. No probable cause was stated in the report.