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Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK in Kombolcha

Date & Time: Oct 7, 1981
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AHR
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13311
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
26381
Circumstances:
Upon landing, one of the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane sank on its belly and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Bahar Dar

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1981
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGW
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
12981
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
43024
Circumstances:
Upon landing, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane slid on its belly and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. All four occupants (three crew members and one security officer) escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear upon landing for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL in Addis Ababa

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1980
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGM
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Addis Ababa - Addis Ababa
MSN:
20874
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
26021
Circumstances:
The crew (three pilots) departed Addis Ababa-Bole Airport for a local training mission. On final approach to runway 07, the crew reported an engine failure and the airplane became unstable. While trying to restart the engine, the crew failed to realize he was losing altitude when the airplane struck the roof of a house and crashed on a second. All three crew members were injured while there were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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 a Douglas C-47A-5-DK in Degehabur

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGQ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
12278
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The copilot was the pilot-in-command and completed the approach. Just prior to touchdown, the captain realized the airplane was unstable due to unfavorable winds and decided to regain control. Upon landing, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the right, struck a drainage ditch, lost its left main gear and came to rest. All 13 occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK in Soddo

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGK
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15020/26465
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
29
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
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 Boeing 707-360C in Rome: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1977 at 0412 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ET-ACD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rome – Asmara – Addis Ababa
MSN:
19736/696
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Rome to Addis Ababa with an intermediate stop in Asmara. After a night takeoff from runway 25 at Rome-Fiumicino-Leonardo da Vinci Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to climb. At a height of about 7-8 meters, it struck tree tops then stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area located 280 meters past the runway end. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants (three crew members and two security agents) were killed.
Probable cause:
It is possible that the accident may be the consequence of a mistake in the mass and balance calculation.

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.