Antonov AN-24 crash, May 3, 1996 (53 killed), Khartoum
Antonov AN-24 accident on May 3, 1996 near Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan with 53 fatalities. Cause: The crew attempted several approaches in poor weather...
- Date: May 3, 1996
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-24
- Location: Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
- Fatalities: 53
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew attempted several approaches in poor weather and descended until the aircraft struck obstacles. Fuel shortage was reported by the captain during the approach.
An An-24 on a charter from Wau to Khartoum carrying students and crew attempted several approaches at night in a sandstorm. The captain reported being short of fuel and the aircraft struck a building under construction about 15 km from the airport. All 53 people on board died.