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'Adan (عدن)

Crash of an Antonov in Aden: 17 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Hadibu - Aden
Country:
Region:
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 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
Country:
Region:
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 Douglas C-47A-25-DK off Aden: 19 killed

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
7O-ABF
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aden - Al Karf
MSN:
13475
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
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-9-32 in Aden: 30 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YU-AHR
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cairo – Jeddah – Aden
MSN:
47503/587
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
MS763
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
30
Circumstances:
While approaching Aden Airport in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Shamsan located about 5 km south of runway 08 threshold. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 30 occupants have been killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were considered as marginal with limited visibility. For unknown reason, the crew was attempting to land under VFR mode.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Bristol 253 Britannia C.1 in Aden

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XL638
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
London - Bahrain - Aden
MSN:
13400
YOM:
1959
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Aden-Khormaksar Airport, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance and overran. It lost its undercarriage and came to rest in shallow water. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Failure of the reverse systems after touchdown for undetermined reason.

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 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 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.