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Crash of an Antonov AN-12B in Asmara

Date & Time: May 11, 2003
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ER-AXD
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dubai - Asmara
MSN:
9 3 466 02
YOM:
1969
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Asmara Airport runway 25, the crew encountered brakes problems. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, collided with approach lights and came to rest. All seven occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Wind was from 170 at 10 knots at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Boeing 727-2N8A in Asmara

Date & Time: Aug 1, 2001 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ACW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sana'a - Asmara
MSN:
21845
YOM:
1979
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
132
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Sana'a, the three engine aircraft landed on runway 25 at Asmara-Johannes IV Airport. After touchdown on a wet runway surface, the crew started the braking procedure and the thrust reverser systems were activated. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 25 is 3 km long), the aircraft overran and collided with a concrete block, causing the left main gear to be torn off. All 140 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, wind was from 200 at 6 knots and the runway surface was wet due to recent rain falls. The exact touchdown point could not be determined and all braking systems were available and properly used after landing. The aircraft collided with a concrete block located beside a runway light just past the runway end.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-78 in Asmara: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1998 at 0415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
UR-UCI
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Burgas - Asmara
MSN:
0834 14444
YOM:
1978
Flight number:
UKS701
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful cargo flight from Burgas, the crew started a night approach to Asmara-Yohannes IV Airport. The visibility was relatively limited due to local patches of fog on approach. On final, at an altitude of 2,405 metres, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 4,3 km short of runway 25. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 10 occupants were killed. The wreckage was found 72 metres below the summit. Remains still present at N15.304268 E38.959811 by December 2012.
Probable cause:
The following findings were identified:
- The crew decided to perform a visual approach to runway 25 while an instrument approach to runway 07 was the normal procedure,
- Limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions,
- ATC cleared the crew for an approach to runway 25 which was non-compliant according to published procedures,
- The crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure,
- The total weight of the aircraft at takeoff from Burgas Airport was at least 37 tons above MTOW and the crew was probably not aware of this situation.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Asmara: 54 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1987 at 1330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Asmara - Addis Ababa
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
49
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
54
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Asmara-Yohannes IV Airport, while climbing, an engine failed. The crew declared an emergency and initiated a circuit to return when the aircraft lost height and crashed in a huge explosion. All 54 occupants.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Teseny: 26 killed

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1506
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
4 020 02
YOM:
1964
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
26
Circumstances:
On approach to Teseney Airport, the four engine aircraft was hit by ground fire and crashed few km from the airport. All 26 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Barentu

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1979
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGU
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13026
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
44676
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the airplane lost height and struck the runway surface. Out of control, it veered off runway and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK near Barentu: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1979
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AFW
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
16681/33429
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
10566
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a cargo flight, the airplane disappeared from radar screens. The wreckage was found in a desert area near Barentu and all five occupants were killed. The crew was unable to send any distress call prior to the accident.
Probable cause:
It was determined that a bomb exploded on board in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK near Teseney: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1979
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
15030/26475
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
18767
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Teseney, killing all three crew members.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Teseney: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Dzhankoi - Teseney
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a special cargo flight from Dzhankoi, Crimea, to Teseney, with a cargo consisting of food. On final approach, the four engine aircraft was hit by two Strela SAM's and crashed in flames few hundred meters short of runway. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by two Strela missiles on final approach.

Explosion of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Massawa

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AAP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Massawa - Teseney
MSN:
13181
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
36541
Circumstances:
The crew was taxiing at Massawa Airport and was approaching the end of the runway for departure when the tail wheel rolled over a landmine. The airplane exploded and was almost cut in two. A fire erupted and while four occupants were able to evacuate the cabin, the copilot was forced to jump out of the cockpit through his window. Falling down on the ground, he broke a foot. The airplane was destroyed. There were on board three crew members and two passengers, a security officer and a loadmaster.
Probable cause:
Exploded after rolling on a landmine.