Antonov AN-12 crash, Jan 2, 2020 (18 killed), Geneina
Antonov AN-12 accident on January 2, 2020 near Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan with 18 fatalities. Cause: Not determined, investigation announced by the army.
- Date: January 2, 2020
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
- Fatalities: 18
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined, investigation announced by the army
A Sudanese Air Force Antonov An 12 crashed in flames about five minutes after takeoff from Geneina, West Darfur, on 2 January 2020. All 18 people on board were killed, including a crew of seven and 11 passengers among them three judges and children. The aircraft was returning to Khartoum after delivering aid, and the army said an investigation was under way.