Aircraft crash near Zalingei Airport

2 fatalities • Zalingei, Sudan • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-12-24 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Zalingei, Sudan?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Zalingei Airport for Al Fashir, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-12-24 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-12-24 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration ER-AJE, operated by Tepavia Trans, at Zalingei, Sudan.

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