Khartoum - Dongola

On July 19, 1998 at 11:05 AM, Khartoum - Dongola experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-200, operated by Sudan Airways, with the event recorded near Khartoum Khartoum (<U+0627><U+0644><U+062E><U+0631><U+0637><U+0648><U+0645>).

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

100 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 100 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 91, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Khartoum-Haj Yussuf Airport, while climbing, the captain reported hydraulic problems and was cleared by ATC for an immediate return. After touchdown, several tires burst and the crew thought it was an engine malfunction so he deactivated the thrust reverser systems. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and collided with construction machines before coming to rest near a telecommunication relay. All 100 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration ST-AFL, MSN 21170, year of manufacture 1975.