1998 Sudanese Air Force Antonov An-32 crash
| Company type | Military |
|---|---|
| Industry | Military aviation |
| Headquarters | Sudan |
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On 12 February 1998, an Antonov An-32 operated by the Sudanese Air Force crashed near Nasir, South Sudan, resulting in the deaths of several prominent government officials, including the nation's Vice-President, Zubair Mohamed Salih.[1] [2]
During the morning hours of that day, the crew piloting the Sudanese Air Force's Antonov An-32 attempted to land at Nasir Airport. The aircraft failed to stop before the runway’s end, subsequently sliding into the Sobat River.[3] The Sudanese authorities attributed the accident to poor visibility caused by dense fog and high winds.[4] Contrarily, a spokesperson for the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) based in Nairobi asserted that the incident was not accidental but rather a result of an SPLA offensive.[1]
Casualties
Out of the total 57 individuals aboard, including both crew and passengers, 26 perished by drowning in the river. The deceased included:
- Vice-President Zubair Mohamed Salih
- Musa Sayed Ahmed, Director General of the Supreme Council for Peace
- Arok Thon Arok, former rebel leader turned army officer[5]
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Among those who survived were Information Minister Brigadier Mohamad Kheir and another government minister.[6] [7]
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