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Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Abéché: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 2006 at 1830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
TT-PAF
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
N’Djamena – Abéché
MSN:
5141
YOM:
1988
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed upon landing at Abéché Airport and came to rest about 200 metres past the runway end, bursting into flames. At least five passengers were killed and several others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The accident occurred 30 minutes after the airport closing time at 1800LT.