A Fokker 50 passenger aircraft carrying 55 passengers, which took off from Somalia’s capital Mogadishu to fly to Galkayo, ran off the runway during landing after returning to Mogadishu due to a technical malfunction and fell down a cliff. No fatalities were reported in the incident, but the aircraft sustained heavy damage.
The passenger aircraft accident in Somalia witnessed dangerous moments. The Fokker 50 passenger aircraft registered 6O-YAS, belonging to StarSky Airlines, experienced a technical malfunction shortly after taking off from Mogadishu to fly to the city of Galkayo in Puntland state.
The aircraft carrying 55 passengers decided to return to Mogadishu, where it had departed, due to a technical problem. After landing, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft ran off the runway and rolled down a cliff, coming to a stop in the coastal area.
The incident occurred at the airport in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
Authorities did not share details regarding the exact time of the incident.
According to a statement by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the aircraft returned for an emergency landing due to a technical malfunction. During landing, a loss of control occurred; the aircraft exited the runway and rolled down a cliff, stopping at sea level.
The 55 passengers and crew on board survived the accident without injuries. However, the aircraft suffered serious structural damage.
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority announced that an official investigation into the accident has been launched.
