Asmara | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Asmara Airport, the left engine lost power. The pilot raised the undercarriage and attempted an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft crash landed in a field located 10 km south of Asmara Airport and came to rest. All six occupants were uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Sendafa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1961

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

ET-T-16

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Addis-Abeba – Asmara

MSN:

13305

YOM:

1944

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Aircraft flight hours:

16278

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Few minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, while climbing, the crew encountered problems with both propellers that were turning improperly. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a prairie located in Sendafa, about 30 km northeast of Bole Airport. One pilot and four passengers were killed while 14 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Asmara

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Operator:

Registration:

N1241N

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

22474

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1945

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Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the crew raised the landing gear when the right engine suffered a loss of power. The captain decided to return to Asmara for a safe landing but the aircraft stalled and crashed into a ditch near the airport. All four crew members were injured and the aircraft leased by the USAF was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Loss of power on the right engine after takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK near Dessie: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

42-93804

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Desert

Schedule:

Asmara – Addis Ababa

MSN:

13756

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1944

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in a desert area located about 40 km southwest of Dessie. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Asmara: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1944 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Operator:

Registration:

42-107281

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

26968

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1944

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Crashed on take off in unknown circumstances. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.95 Flamingo in Asmara: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1943

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.95 Flamingo

Operator:

Registration:

G-AFYE

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Test

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Asmara - Asmara

MSN:

95007

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1940

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The crew was completing a test flight following maintenance. On final approach to Asmara Airport, at an altitude of 800 feet, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. Both crew members were killed.