2 aircraft accidents in Senegal since 2000

The Boeing 737-300 operated by Transair Senegal on behalf of Air Senegal took off from Dakar, Senegal, for a passenger flight to Bamako, Mali. 79 passengers and 6 crewmembers were onboard. The plane was accelerating for takeoff from Dakar airport when the crew rejected takeoff due to a hydraulic defect. The Boeing 737 veered left off the runway and came to a stop on soft ground. A fire broke out on the left wing but was quickly extinguished by emergency services. Emergency escape slides were deployed, enabling all occupants to evacuate. 11 individuals sustained minor injuries.

The Air Afrique Airbus A300 was preparing to depart Dakar-Yoff Airport for a passenger flight to Paris. During taxi before takeoff, a warning indicated that the left main landing gear was not properly locked. The crew discontinued the departure and began taxiing back toward the parking area.