ST-ADN

Shortly after takeoff from Wau Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed into a popular area by the airport. All seven occupants on board the aircraft were injured while eight people on the ground were killed.

Flight / Schedule

ST-ADN

Registration

ST-ADN

MSN

3105

Date

October 16, 1971 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Government

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

City

Crash Location

Wau Western Bahr el Ghazal (<U+063A><U+0631><U+0628> <U+0628><U+062D><U+0631> <U+0627><U+0644><U+063A><U+0632><U+0627><U+0644>)

Region

Africa • South Sudan

Narrative Report

On October 16, 1971 at 12:00 AM, ST-ADN experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Sudanese Government, with the event recorded near Wau Western Bahr el Ghazal (<U+063A><U+0631><U+0628> <U+0628><U+062D><U+0631> <U+0627><U+0644><U+063A><U+0632><U+0627><U+0644>).

The flight was categorized as government and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a city crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 114.3%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff from Wau Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed into a popular area by the airport. All seven occupants on board the aircraft were injured while eight people on the ground were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration ST-ADN, MSN 3105.

Fatalities

Total

8

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Wau Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed into a popular area by the airport. All seven occupants on board the aircraft were injured while eight people on the ground were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

5

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

114.3%

Known people on board: 7

Operational Details

Flight Type

Government

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

City

Region / Country

Africa • South Sudan

Aircraft Details

Registration

ST-ADN

MSN

3105