Sebha – Cotonou

On June 13, 1985 at 12:00 AM, Sebha – Cotonou experienced a crash involving Boeing 707, operated by Benin Government, with the event recorded near Sebha Sabha (<U+0633><U+0628><U+0647><U+0627>).

The flight was categorized as government and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

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

During the takeoff roll at Sebha Airport, about V1 speed, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration TY-BBR, MSN 20457, year of manufacture 1971.