Crash of an Antonov in Aden: 17 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 14, 1999
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Hadibu - Aden
Crew on board:
17
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
On approach to Aden-Khormaksar Airport following a flight from Hadibu, Socotra Islands, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near the district of Bir Fadel. All 17 occupants were killed.
Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Sanaa: 58 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 14, 1992 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Hadibu - Aden
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
52
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
58
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed Hadibu Airport (Socotra) on a flight to Aden, carrying 52 passengers and six crew members, among them 36 civilians and 16 military personnels. On approach to Aden-Khormaksar Airport, the crew was instructed by ATC to initiate a go-around and to follow a holding pattern as the airport was closed to traffic due to poor weather conditions with a sandstorm. Few minutes later, the captain was cleared to divert to Sanaa Airport located 300 km north of his position. On approach to Sanaa Airport, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a desert area located 10 km short of runway. All 58 occupants were killed.
Crash of a De Havilland DHC-7C-103 Dash-7 off Aden: 23 killed
Date & Time:
May 9, 1982
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ACK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Al Mukalla - Aden
MSN:
15
YOM:
1979
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
45
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
On approach, at a distance of 17 km, the pilot reported his position and had the runway in sight. Wind was from 240 at five knots. Weather was good. On short final, he reported to ATC and was cleared to land when the airplane went out of control and plunged into the sea about 2 km from the runway threshold. 26 occupants were rescued while 23 others were killed, among them both pilots.
Crash of a Boeing 707-348C in Damascus
Date & Time:
Jan 26, 1982
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ACJ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tripoli - Damascus
MSN:
18737/377
YOM:
1964
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Tripoli to Damascus, carrying a load of military equipment and spare parts. While descending to Damascus Airport, the airplane was attacked and several bullets went through an engine and the tail. The crew completed an emergency descent and was able to land without further problem. Nevertheless, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Shot down by unknown.
Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Mareb
Date & Time:
Nov 14, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
4W-ABY
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13174
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Ma'rib Airstrip. There were no casualties.
Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK off Aden: 19 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 1, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ABF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aden - Al Karf
MSN:
13475
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Aden-Khormaksar Airport, while climbing, the airplane suffered an engine failure. Pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed into the sea few km offshore. A passenger was rescued while 19 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Ta'izz
Date & Time:
Nov 12, 1976
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ABC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13335
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties.
Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Beihan
Date & Time:
Sep 16, 1975
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ABP
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aden - Beihan
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Beihan Airport, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on its nose. All occupants were evacuated, five of them were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Ta'izz
Date & Time:
Dec 13, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
4W-ABR
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
12823
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances upon landing at Ta'izz-Al Janad Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
