Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 23 July 2023
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Location: Port Sudan Airport (PZU) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Antonov aircraftAntonov aircraft
Category: Accident

A significant Antonov aircraft crashed on takeoff from Port Sudan Airport (PZU). Nine fatalities were recorded, with one child injured. This incident represents a serious aviation emergency.A significant Antonov aircraft crashed on takeoff from Port Sudan Airport (PZU). Nine fatalities were recorded, with one child injured. This incident represents a serious aviation emergency.
Description
A civilian Antonov aircraft crashed on takeoff from Port Sudan Airport (PZU). Nine occupants died in the accident, one child was injured.
Source of Information
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Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on: