Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 16 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-62M
Owner/operator: Sudan Government
Registration Number: ST-PRA
Location: Khartoum International Airport (KRT) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft is reportedly damaged beyond repair.The aircraft is reportedly damaged beyond repair.
Category: Other
On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in attacks on SAF bases across the country, particularly in Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days.On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in attacks on SAF bases across the country, particularly in Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days.
Description
An armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began on 15 April 2023 when the RSF launched an attack on multiple SAF bases across the country, including in the capital Khartoum. Fighting continued in the following days. This aircraft was reportedly damaged beyond repair on April 16 or 17.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, https://postlmg.cc/dLQ6Jswmhttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.php, https://postlmg.cc/dLQ6JswmPrimary Cause
The conflict is likely a result of escalating tensions and competition between the SAF and RSF, potentially stemming from political and security disagreements.The conflict is likely a result of escalating tensions and competition between the SAF and RSF, potentially stemming from political and security disagreements.Share on:
