Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 September 2023
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-76TD
Owner/operator: Malian Air Force
Registration Number: TZ-98T
Location: Gao International Airport (GAQ/GAGO) –
ÿ Mali
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft StructureAircraft Structure
Category: Accident
An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft crashed during landing at Gao International Airport (GAQ/GAGO) in Mali. The aircraft failed to stop on the remaining runway, subsequently traveled 380 meters past the end, crossed a perimeter road, and fell into an embankment. A fire resulted in significant damage and resulted in multiple fatalities, including a Russian pilot and a Malian crew member.An Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft crashed during landing at Gao International Airport (GAQ/GAGO) in Mali. The aircraft failed to stop on the remaining runway, subsequently traveled 380 meters past the end, crossed a perimeter road, and fell into an embankment. A fire resulted in significant damage and resulted in multiple fatalities, including a Russian pilot and a Malian crew member.
Description
An Ilyushin Il-76 suffered an accident during landing at Gao International Airport (GAQ/GAGO) in Mali. The aircraft touched down late on runway 06L (2500 m long) and failed to stop on the remaining runway. It travelled another 380 m past the end of the runway, crossed a perimeter road and went down an embankment. A fire erupted, which consumed a large part of the aircraft. An unknown number of occupants were aboard. It was reported that a Russian pilot and a Malian crew member were among the fatalities.
Source of Information
https://malijet.com/a_la_une_du_mali/282168-gao%C2%A0%C2%A0crash-d%E2%80%99un-avion-pres-de-l%E2%80%99aeroport-.html, https://twitter.com/alleyesonwagner/status/1705999669082354146, https://shorturl.at/hlDNY, https://www.barrons.com/news/mali-junta-pays-tribute-to-officer-after-fatal-plane-crash-1998878chttps://malijet.com/a_la_une_du_mali/282168-gao%C2%A0%C2%A0crash-d%E2%80%99un-avion-pres-de-l%E2%80%99aeroport-.html, https://twitter.com/alleyesonwagner/status/1705999669082354146, https://shorturl.at/hlDNY, https://www.barrons.com/news/mali-junta-pays-tribute-to-officer-after-fatal-plane-crash-1998878cPrimary Cause
Landing conditions and inadequate braking during landing.Landing conditions and inadequate braking during landing.Share on:
