Airport official issues statement
An airport official said: “The priority was ensuring there was no post-impact fire, given the proximity to the water. We are relieved to report that everyone on board was evacuated safely.”
Airport temporarily closed
Aden Adde Airport was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to reach the shoreline, but has since resumed its usual operations.
Investigation launched
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) has launched a formal investigation into the cause of the crash.
What we know so far
A passenger plane crashed shortly after taking off from Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Airport officials confirmed that 55 passengers were on board the Starsky aircraft, none of whom were injured, according to local reports. They were all safely evacuated.
The plane reportedly suffered technical issues less than 15 minutes into the flight, as per local reports. It’s then believed to have attempted to return to the airport, but veered off the runway.
A shocking image of the plane on the shore after it crashed appears to show its right wing broken off and sticking out at an angle.
Technical issues ‘less than 15 minutes into flight’
The plane reportedly suffered technical issues less than 15 minutes into the flight, as per local reports.
Plane ‘tried to return to airport’
The plane reportedly attempted to return to the airport, but veered off the runway, according to local reports citing airport officials.
