Ethiopia

Operator:

Registration:

ET-AGK

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Site:

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region

MSN:

15020/26465

YOM:

1944

Location:

Soddo

Country:

Ethiopia

Region:

Africa

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

30160

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, the crew encountered engine problems and the decision was taken to divert to Soddo Airfield for an emergency landing. After touchdown, both engines were cut off. Unable to stop within the remaining distance of 1,200 meters, the airplane overran and came to rest in a drainage ditch. All 32 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine problems caused by a loss of hydraulic pressure that fell to zero.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Jimma: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1977 at 1730 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-3

Operator:

Registration:

ET-ABF

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Schedule:

Tippi - Jimma

MSN:

6069

YOM:

1942

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Aircraft flight hours:

31338

Circumstances:

While descending to Jimma Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds, rain showers and limited visibility. At an altitude of 8,000 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in Oborso

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1976

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Registration:

ET-AEJ

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Rockwell Grand Commander 680

MSN:

15545/26990

YOM:

1944

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Aircraft flight hours:

11976

Circumstances:

Upon touchdown on runway 09 at Oborso Airport, the right main gear collapsed. The crew retracted the undercarriage then the airplane slid on its belly, veered off runway and came to rest against an anthill. All eight occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right main gear upon landing for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Debagner

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Adnas Air Service

Registration:

ET-ADQ

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MSN:

680-841-69

YOM:

1959

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Circumstances:

After landing, the twin engine airplane went out of control and came to rest in a ravine. All six occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Mota: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1975 at 1020 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ET-ABX

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Bahar Dar - Debra Marcos

MSN:

4292

YOM:

1942

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Aircraft flight hours:

23921

Circumstances:

En route from Bahar Dar to Debra Marcos at an altitude of 11,500 feet, weather conditions worsened and the visibility decreased due to low clouds. While descending into clouds, the captain saw a mountain ahead and elected to gain height when the base of the tail struck trees. The airplane stalled and crashed onto Mt Choke. A passenger was killed while other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Lalibela: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ET-ABR

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Site:

MSN:

4297

YOM:

1942

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Aircraft flight hours:

33626

Circumstances:

On approach to Lalibella Airport, the airplane was hit by ground fire, lost altitude and crashed short of runway. At least one occupant was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30DL in Soddo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1974 at 0930 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ET-AAR

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region

Schedule:

Soddo - Beica

MSN:

9465

YOM:

1943

Location:

Soddo

Country:

Ethiopia

Region:

Africa

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

27809

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Soddo Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. 10 passengers were injured while 12 others were uninjured. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Mota

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1974

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

ET-ABE

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