African MD-82 Severely Damaged While Landing in South Sudan

On 9th February 2024, an African Express Airways MD-82 sustained substantial damage after landing short of the runway threshold at Malakal Airport in South Sudan. The McDonnell Douglas MD-82, with registration 5Y-AXL, was operating a flight from Juba to Malakal in South Sudan. However, while landing at Malakal’s runway 04, the aircraft touched down short of the runway and suffered the collapse of the main gear. As a result, the aircraft suffered irreparable damage. The MD-82 stopped on the runway … Continue reading African MD-82 Severely Damaged While Landing in South Sudan