Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 April 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya (Sudanese Air Force)
Location: Adar Yel –
ÿ South Sudan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 14 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A fatal aircraft accident occurred during takeoff on a sandstorm, resulting in the deaths of Sudan’s deputy defense minister and 13 high-ranking military officers. The incident was caused by the aircraft being unable to maintain lift due to the severe weather conditions.A fatal aircraft accident occurred during takeoff on a sandstorm, resulting in the deaths of Sudan’s deputy defense minister and 13 high-ranking military officers. The incident was caused by the aircraft being unable to maintain lift due to the severe weather conditions.
Description
Crashed on takeoff during a sandstorm, killing Sudan’s deputy defense minister and 13 high-ranking military officers.
Primary Cause
Severe sandstorm conditions significantly reduced visibility and airspeed, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Severe sandstorm conditions significantly reduced visibility and airspeed, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
