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All 55 Survive After Starsky Fokker 50 Overruns Mogadishu Runway, Stops on Shoreline

Somalia's aviation authority has launched an inquiry, with investigators recovering the flight recorders.

Overview

  • The turboprop reported a technical problem minutes after departure and attempted to return before overshooting the tarmac into shallow water.
  • The Somali Civil Aviation Authority confirmed a runway overrun involving aircraft 60-YAS at 1:17 p.m. local time and said all occupants were evacuated.
  • Airport fire and security teams reached the site within minutes, the airport briefly closed, and limited operations later resumed.
  • Images from the scene show substantial damage, including at least one detached wing and apparent landing gear failure.
  • Reports differ on the intended destination, with some outlets citing Gaalkacyo and others Guri’eel, as officials continue to assess causes.