Khartoum – Wau

On November 17, 2003 at 04:25 PM, Khartoum – Wau experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Sarit Airlines, 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 cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 13 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Khartoum to Wau, carrying seven passengers, six crew members and a load consisting of foods and bank notes. On final approach to Wau Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field located 6 km short of runway, bursting into flames. All 13 occupants were killed, among them soldiers and members of the National Bank of Sudan.

Aircraft reference details include registration ST-SAA, MSN 5 3 429 05, year of manufacture 1965.