Crash of an Ilyushin II-76 near Osman Digna AFB: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 2025
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Crew on board:
10
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0
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Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
On approach to Osman Digna AFB, Port Sudan, the airplane went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. All 10 occupants were killed. It is believed that the airplane suffered technical problems while on a special mission to deliver food supply in Port Sudan.
Crew:
Omran Mirghani, pilot.