Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-74-200
Owner/operator: Sudan Government
Registration Number: ST-PRD
Location: Khartoum International Airport (KRT) –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft was reportedly damaged beyond repair.The aircraft was 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, resulting in attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, notably in Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days following the initial attack.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 following the initial attack.
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 is believed to be a result of escalating tensions between the SAF and RSF, potentially stemming from political disagreements and territorial disputes.The conflict is believed to be a result of escalating tensions between the SAF and RSF, potentially stemming from political disagreements and territorial disputes.Share on:
