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Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 lost engine torque before Mogadishu runway overrun

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Dutch investigators say the Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 suffered an engine malfunction and lost torque during climb after departing Mogadishu on Feb. 10. The turboprop’s crew attempted to return but overran runway 23, coming to rest on a beach beyond the runway end.

Discovered 2026-10-01T03:35:21.979387-07:00 | 2026-10-01T03:35:21.979387-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The investigation identifies an engine malfunction and loss of torque during climb as key facts in the Mogadishu overrun, focusing attention on propulsion reliability and crew response after departure.
  • The aircraft left the runway and came to rest on a beach, making the event relevant to runway-end safety and operational risk at Mogadishu Airport.

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