Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26B-100
Owner/operator: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya (Sudanese Air Force)
Registration Number: 7718
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) in Sudan, resulting in attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, notably in Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days, with the aircraft reportedly damaged beyond repair on April 17.On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, notably in Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days, with the aircraft reportedly damaged beyond repair on April 17.
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 escalating tensions and a power struggle within Sudan.The conflict between the SAF and RSF is likely a result of escalating tensions and a power struggle within Sudan.Share on:
