Cargo aircraft crash lands at Abudwaq airport, no accidents reported

Mogadishu (AX)- A small aircraft carrying khaat from Mogadishu crashed in Abduwak city, Galgadud area, shortly after making an attempt to land on the airport on Saturday.

The de Havilland Canada Sprint 8-400 PF was recognized by its registration quantity, 5Y-VVY. The aircraft was reconfigured as a cargo aircraft and bought by Bluebird Aviation in April 2010.

Other than in depth harm to the aircraft owned by the Bluebird Firm, no accidents have been reported within the accident.

In keeping with native authorities, the aircraft crashed after a tough touchdown and veered off the runway.

In July 2020, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 turboprop plane operated by Bluebird Aviation crashed at Ugas Khalif Airport in Beledweyne.