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Sudan Airways Flight 109 - Overrun In Khartoum

On this day in 2003, a tragic catastrophe struck the skies of Sudan. Sudan Airways Flight 139 crashed shortly after takeoff from Port Sudan International Airport, en route to Khartoum. The cause of the crash was attributed to a technical malfunction. The plane was carrying 116 people, including crew, who all perished in this horrific accident. Only one child miraculously survived. This devastating incident sent shockwaves through the Sudanese nation, deeply impacting the families of the victims