UN Plane DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 Crash-Lands in Mogadishu

There was panic when a United Nations aircraft crash-landed at Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu on Tuesday afternoon following a mechanical malfunction involving its front landing gear.

The DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 (5Y-SMJ) operated by Favori Llc, had just left the airport and was forced to land shortly after take-off. “The aircraft was flying UN personnel to Baidoa, but experienced issues getting the gear down. A decision was made to divert to Mogadishu,” a statement from Favori Llc said

Authorities said that a “small fire” was put out after the aircraft crash-landed at the airport.

No injuries were reported among the 22 people on board in the incident that occurred around 2 pm local time.

Authorities said that a “small fire” was put out after the aircraft crash-landed at the airport, but no injuries were reported among the 22 people on board in the incident that occurred around 2 pm local time.

The incident, which was also confirmed by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), happened after the pilot conducted an emergency landing, during which the nose of the aircraft made contact with the surface.

“Thankfully, there were no fatalities or serious injuries. All individuals were safely evacuated and provided with medical checks and support on site,” the company added.

The aircraft was flying UN personnel to Baidoa, but experienced mechanical challenges in getting the gear down.