2025 Sudanese Air Force Antonov An-26 crash
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On 25 February 2025, a Sudanese Air Force Antonov An-26 crashed into a residential area in Omdurman, Sudan, shortly after takeoff from Wadi Seidna Air Base. At least 46 fatalities have been confirmed by Sudanese authorities.[2][3]
 | This article may be excessively based on contemporary reporting. (April 2025) |
 A Sudanese Air Force Antonov An-26, similar to the aircraft involved in the accident | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 February 2025 |
| Summary | Crashed after takeoff (possible technical failure), under investigation |
| Site | near Wadi Seidna Air Base, Omdurman, Sudan 15°46′30″N 32°29′6″E |
| Total fatalities | 46+ |
| Total injuries | 10+ |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Antonov An-26 |
| Operator | Sudanese Air Force |
| Flight origin | Wadi Seidna Air Base, Omdurman, Sudan |
| Destination | Port Sudan Military Airport, Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Occupants | 17 |
| Passengers | 13 |
| Crew | 4[1] |
| Fatalities | 17 |
| Survivors | 0 |
| Ground casualties | |
| Ground fatalities | 29+ |
| Ground injuries | 10+ |
Background
The Sudanese military has been engaged in a conflict against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, resulting in a widespread humanitarian crisis.[4] As of February 2025, nearly 13 million people are thought to be displaced.[5][6]
Sudan is considered to have a poor aviation safety record,[7] largely due to poor maintenance and aging aircraft.[8]
Passengers and crew
The Antonov An-26 had been reported to be carrying several high-ranking officers of the Sudanese Armed Forces and a crew alongside civilians.[9]
It was reportedly on its way to Port Sudan.[10] Among the passengers were Senior Commander Major General Bahr Ahmed, a high-ranking commander who was formerly the commander of forces in the capital Khartoum and senior military officer Lt. Col. Awad Ayoub.[11]
Accident
The aircraft crashed at around 20:40 local time,[12] shortly after takeoff from Wadi Seidna Air Base into a house in Block 75 of the al-Thawra housing area in the Al-Iskan area of Karari, Omdurman.[9][13] Eyewitnesses reported that the plane was flying at relatively low altitude before it plummeted and caught fire.[14][15][16] Military sources told Reuters that a technical failure was the likely cause.[4]
Twenty-nine civilians on the ground were also reported to be killed in the crash, while damage was reported to nearby residential homes in the neighborhood the plane crashed in.[17][18] Among the dead were women and children.[19] The crash also caused power outages in nearby neighborhoods.[3] An additional 10 people were wounded.[13]
Aftermath
The Sudanese Health Ministry stated that search efforts were underway.[4] Firefighters put out a fire confined to the location.[20]
See also
- 1996 Air Africa Antonov An-32 crash – another Antonov An-24 family aircraft that crashed into a heavily populated area after takeoff
- List of aircraft accidents and incidents by number of ground fatalities
References
External links
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