Sunday March 23, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – At least five people were killed after a DHC-5D Buffalo aircraft crashed approximately 24 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, Somali aviation authorities confirmed.
The aircraft, registered as 5Y-RBA and operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, was en route from Dhobley Airport (HCDB) to Aden Abdulle International Airport (HCMM) when it went down at approximately 5:43 p.m. local time (14:43Z), according to a statement released by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA).
“There were five persons on board, all of whom have tragically lost their lives,” the statement said. “Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected.”
Emergency response teams, including Somali government agencies and international partners, were quickly dispatched to the crash site to conduct search and recovery operations.
The DHC-5D Buffalo, a rugged short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft developed initially for military and humanitarian operations, is known for its use in remote and undeveloped regions.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation authorities say further updates will be released as more information becomes available.