Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12BP
Owner/operator: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya (Sudanese Air Force)
Registration Number: 9988
Location: Khartoum International Airport (KRT) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft.The aircraft.
Category: Other
On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following an RSF attack on multiple SAF bases across Sudan, including Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days, resulting in the reported damage beyond repair of an aircraft.On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following an RSF attack on multiple SAF bases across Sudan, including Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days, resulting in the reported damage beyond repair of an aircraft.
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 17.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
The conflict between the SAF and RSF is likely a result of a dispute or escalating tensions between the two paramilitary groups.The conflict between the SAF and RSF is likely a result of a dispute or escalating tensions between the two paramilitary groups.Share on:
