On December 24, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration ER-AJE) operated by Tepavia Trans was involved in an aviation accident near Zalingei, Sudan during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Zalingei Airport for Al Fashir, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
What happened
On the flight path from Zalingei Airport toward Al Fashir, a twin-engine aircraft operating for the African Union crashed under undetermined conditions. The accident occurred during the initial stages of flight, shortly after the aircraft had departed from the runway. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the crash.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unknown. There is currently no official determination regarding the specific reason the aircraft went down during its departure phase.