Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya (Sudanese Air Force)
Registration Number: 7705
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. The RSF launched an attack on multiple SAF bases across the country, particularly in Khartoum, resulting in significant fighting and damage to an aircraft.On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The RSF launched an attack on multiple SAF bases across the country, particularly in Khartoum, resulting in significant fighting and damage to 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 by April 21.
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 political tensions and competition for power within Sudan.The conflict between the SAF and RSF is likely a result of political tensions and competition for power within Sudan.Share on:
