Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor off Aden: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Berbera – Aden
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was on its way from Berbera, Somalia, to Aden-Khormaksar, carrying six officers and two crew members. While approaching Aden, it is believed the airplane crashed into the Gulf of Aden. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the eight occupants was found.

Crash of a Blackburn B-101 Beverley C.1 near Aden: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XL151
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Aden - Aden
MSN:
1037
YOM:
1957
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While returning to Aden-Khormaksar Airport following a local training mission, the crew was instructed by ATC to modify his route to take part to a SAR operation following the disappearance of a Somali Air Force Beechcraft C-45 that was supposed to land at Aden Airport. The crew was instructed to follow the minimum altitude of 300 feet then 500 feet. Shortly later, while at an altitude of 570 feet by night, the airplane struck a sand dune and crashed 24 km northeast of Aden. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was limited due to the night and the crew failed to recognize the sand dune.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Mukeiras

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VW803
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
364
YOM:
6
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Mukeiras Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties to stop. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The loss of control after touchdown was caused by the failure of the braking systems.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 off Aden

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
XM288
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aden - Aden
MSN:
542
YOM:
1958
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Aden-Khormaksar Airport, while completing a local training flight, the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea some 800 meters short of runway threshold. All five crew members were injured and evacuated while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on approach. Fuel contamination is suspected.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 near Aden

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
XM287
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Aden - Aden
MSN:
541
YOM:
20
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training mission out from Aden-Khormaksar Airport. En route, a double engine failure forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed and came to rest upside down. All five occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight. Fuel contamination is suspected.

Crash of a Blackburn B-101 Beverley C.1 at Beihan: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XH118
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beihan al-Qasab – Aden
MSN:
1024
YOM:
1956
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after departure from Beihan al-Qasab Airport, the engine number one failed. The captain decided to return for a safe landing when, few seconds later, the engine number two failed as well. Power was increased on engines number three and four and the landing was completed at an indicated speed of 15 knots above the normal landing speed. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and struck a sand dune. Upon impact, it overturned and came to rest upside down. A crew member was killed while all other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the engine number one and two due to a fuel exhaustion. It was reported that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedure and the fuel tanks were near empty at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Beihan

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VW165
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
335
YOM:
29
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Beihan Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Shihr

Date & Time: May 7, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VW184
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
340
YOM:
14
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, an engine failed and the crew was forced to shoot it down and to feather the propeller. Shortly later, the second engine failed as well. The pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a desert area located 4,8 km east of Shihr and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Percival P.66 Pembroke C.1 in Ad Dali'

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
WV738
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aden – Ad Dali’
MSN:
0038
YOM:
1956
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown at Ad Dali', the nose gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. There were no injuries. It is believed the accident was the consequence of a hard landing.
Probable cause:
Nose gear collapsed on landing following a hard landing.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Aden

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VW183
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ataq - Aden
MSN:
339
YOM:
10
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Ataq Airport, the aircraft collided with goats, damaging the undercarriage. The departure was no interrupted and the crew continued the flight to Aden. On approach to Khormaksar, the undercarriage could not be lowered and the captain decided to perform a belly landing. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Collision with goats during takeoff roll, damaging the undercarriage.