A Fokker 50 was operating a scheduled domestic flight between Galkayo Airport and Mogadishu International Airport in Somalia. With 21 passengers and a crew of three the aircraft had an uneventful flight. When the aircraft was approaching Mogadishu it was vectored for a landing on Magadishu's runway 05.
The damaged aircraft being recovered from the runway (© The Kenyan Aviator) The aircraft was configured correctly and a stable approach was flown. A normal touchdown on the runway occurred. Almost immediately after touchdown, the right-hand main landing gear failed and the aircraft veered to the right. The aircraft continued over a short distance after leaving the runway surface before colliding with a concrete (airport) perimeter fence and coming to a stop in a ditch. An evacuation was initiated and all 24 occupants safely evacuated the aircraft. There was no post-accident fire.
The aircraft at its final position (© The Kenyan Aviator)
The damage to the aircraft was extensive;
Right-hand wing broke in two
Right-hand engine and propellor damaged
Nose section of the aircraft destroyed
Fuselage bent in several locations
Left-hand landing collapsed (as seen on post-accident pictures
The aircraft was written off, as damaged beyond repair.
Close up of the damaged nose section (© The Kenyan Aviator)
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