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Crash of an Ilyushin II-76 near Babanusa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 4, 2025
Type of aircraft:
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While on a supply mission to the Sudanese Armed Forces, the airplane was apparently shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in an uninhabited area located near Babanusa. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Boeing 727-2M7 in Nyala: 19 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 2025 at 0141 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N726CK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
21951/1680
YOM:
1980
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Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
Upon landing at night on runway 04 at Nyala Airport, the airplane was shot down by Sudan Armed Forces. The airplane veered off runway to the left and crashed in a ditch located 900 metres past the runway threshold, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and all 19 occupants were killed, among them 17 members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) including Abdul Rahim Wad Abuk, uncle of Hemedti, commander of the RSF. Sudan Government reported the airplane was shot down because suspected of carrying weapons and army equipment on behalf of the rebels. It is believed that the airplane was still operated with the registration N726CK while registered to a Kenyan Operator with 7Q registration (Malawi).
Probable cause:
Shot down by the Sudan Armed Forces.

Ground explosion of a Boeing 737-290C in Nyala: 20 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-CKD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
22577/760
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
Parked on the main tarmac at Nyala Airport, the airplane was shot down by the Sudanese Army and exploded. It was totally destroyed and all 20 occupants (90 from other sources) were killed, two pilots and 18 military personnel from the UAE. The Sudanese Government suspected the airplane to be involved in an illegal transport of military equipment and personnel for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Crew:
Cpt Michael George Oluoch Nyamodi, pilot,
Samson Ohide, copilot.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 near El Fasher: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 2025
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
8
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Pax on board:
0
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Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While approaching El Fasher, the four engine airplane was shot down by rebels of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and crashed. All eight crew members were killed.
Crew:
Col Moataz Ibrahim, pilot,
Cpt Abdallah Kamal,
Cpt Saif Eldin Milah,
T/Sgt Ahmed Mahmoud,
Muhammad Abdullah, radio operator,
Assem Muhammed Dein, assistant radio operator,
Badawi Bilil,
Yasser Fox.
Probable cause:
Shot down by rebels of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Omdurman: 46 killed

Date & Time: Feb 25, 2025
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No
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Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
46
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wadi Seidna AFB, in the suburb of Omdurman, northwest Khartoum area, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a residential area located near the airfield, bursting into flames. All 17 occupants were killed, among them Major General Bahr Ahmed, as well as 29 people on the ground. It is believed that the crew encountered technical problems after takeoff from the airbase.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76TD near Nyala: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1106
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Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
10234 08265
YOM:
1992
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Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While on a support mission within Sudan, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a desert area located in the region of Nyala, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all seven crew members were killed. According to the Sudanese Authorities, the airplane may have been shot down by RSF rebels.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76T in Al Malha: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 2024 at 0854 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ST-JAN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
00134 28831
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in a desert area located in the Al Malha district of the North Darfur, Sudan. The exact circumstances of the accident remains unclear. Military sources told that the airplane was on a mission to deliver military equipment and medicine to the Sudan army headquarters in El Fasher and crashed upon its return. It was totally destroyed and all five crew members were killed. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed their forces shot down the airplane.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Port Sudan: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 2023
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Survivors:
Yes
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Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
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Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Port Sudan and was destroyed by fire. A child was rescued while nine other occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12A in Geneina: 18 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 2020
Type of aircraft:
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Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Geneina - Khartoum
MSN:
2340606
YOM:
1962
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Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Geneina Airport, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames about 5 km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 18 occupants were killed, among them three children. The aircraft was returning to Khartoum after delivering medical aid.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Khartoum

Date & Time: Oct 3, 2018
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Survivors:
Yes
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Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in an exercise with a second Sudanese Air Force Antonov AN-32. After touchdown on runway 18, the crew started the braking procedure when the airplane was struck by the AN-32 from behind. After collision, both airplanes went out of control and came to rest on the runway edge. There were no casualties while both aircraft were destroyed. It appears that the AN-32 landed shortly after the AN-26 and was unable to stop in a timely manner.