A Fokker 50 operated by Starsky Aviation experienced an overrun at Mogadishu Airport on February 10th, impacting runway 23. Dutch investigators determined that the aircraft suffered a malfunction following its departure from the airport. Specifically, the plane’s engine reportedly lost torque during the ascent phase of the flight attempt. The Starsky turboprop ultimately came to rest on a beach adjacent to the runway's end. This incident is detailed in a recent update concerning the accident investigation and highlights critical operational challenges within Somalia’s aviation landscape.
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