Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 16 April 2023
Aircraft Type: Ilyushin Il-76TD
Owner/operator: Kush Aviation
Registration Number: ST-EWD
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 and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting in attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, including Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days.On April 15, 2023, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting in attacks on multiple SAF bases across the country, including Khartoum. Fighting continued for several days.
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 16.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF is believed to be the primary cause.The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF is believed to be the primary cause.Share on:
