What happened
On June 1, 2023, at 14:18 UTC, a SAAB-340B, registration UR-ELZ, was performing flight UNO-050 from Bamako to Timbuktu in the Republic of Mali. The aircraft, operated by URGA (International Joint Stock Aviation Company), was conducting a passenger transport mission in support of a United Nations operation.
Upon landing at Timbuktu Aerodrome, the aircraft veered to the right, exiting the runway surface. The aircraft traveled approximately 311 meters along the side of the runway before successfully returning to the paved surface. There were 27 passengers and 3 crew members on board at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
The investigation
The NBAAI investigation focused on the sequence of events following the landing of the SAAB-340B at the Timbuktu Aerodrome. The investigation established the path of the aircraft excursion and confirmed the safety of all occupants and the structural integrity of the airframe following the event.