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Crash of an Antonov AN-24T in Dire Dawa

Date & Time: May 18, 2009
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
EK-46839
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dire Dawa - Bosaso
MSN:
7910201
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Airport in foggy conditions, control was lost. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. All four crew members escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.