ST-ADN
Flight / Schedule
ST-ADN
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
ST-ADN
MSN
3105
Operator
Sudanese GovernmentDate
October 16, 1971 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Sudanese GovernmentFlight Type
Government
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
City
Region / Country
Africa • South Sudan
Aircraft Details
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