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StarSky Fokker 50 overruns Mogadishu runway into shallow seawater; all 55 survive, aircraft badly damaged

A StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 carrying 55 people suffered a technical problem after departure from Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, returned and overran the runway, ending in shallow seawater on a nearby beach. All aboard survived; the airframe was badly damaged and an investigation is under way.

Discovered 2026-02-10T05:33:02.013543-08:00 | 2026-02-10T05:33:02.013543-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A return-to-field and runway excursion into the sea with 55 onboard resulted in no fatalities but a badly damaged airframe; the formal probe will determine causal factors that could affect StarSky's operations, insurance and maintenance obligations.
  • The event occurred at Aden Adde International Airport, where recent military activity has altered the operational environment for civil flights (Aden Adde International Airport's security environment).
  • Runway-to-sea excursions and ditchings draw regulatory and rescue-preparedness scrutiny; operators and regulators will review this alongside recent near-sea incidents and offshore ditching cases (Catania near-sea descent) (H160 offshore ditching and rescue).

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pilootenvliegtuig.nl ch-aviation the-independent.com google.com aviation.direct aeromorning.com
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First Seen
2026-02-10T05:33:02.013543-08:00
Latest Update
2026-02-12T08:15:11.293524-08:00
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