No fatalities

1992-10-25: Swearingen SA226 Metro II (5Y-DNT) — Eagle Aviation - Kenya — Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, SomaliaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 25, 1992, a Swearingen SA226 Metro II (registration 5Y-DNT) operated by Eagle Aviation - Kenya was involved in an aviation accident near Mogadishu, Somalia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781210600Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft deviated left and veered off the runway after landing at Mogadishu-South Airport, losing its landing gear. All 10 occupants escaped with injuries. The runway was poorly maintained and made of chippings and pebbles.

Incident

After landing on a runway in poor condition, the aircraft deviated to the left and subsequently veered off the runway. The aircraft lost its landing gear and came to rest several dozen meters further. All 10 occupants escaped with injuries, and the aircraft was written off.

Location

The accident occurred at Mogadishu-South Airport, which is also sometimes referred to as Mogadishu-West Airfield or KM50.

Runway Conditions

The runway at this airport is narrow and limited, constructed of chippings and pebbles. It is not equipped with a lighting system or any drainage system, and is described as being very poorly maintained.