Yemenia Airbus A310 crashes near Moroni, Comoros

152 fatalities • Moroni, Comoros

An Airbus A310 operating as Yemenia flight 626 crashed into the Indian Ocean during its approach to Moroni.

What happened

On June 29, 2009, at approximately 2251 UTC, an Airbus A310-300, registration 7O-ADJ, crashed into the waters of the Indian Ocean while performing an approach to land at Moroni, Comoros. The aircraft was operating as Yemenia flight 626, having departed from Sana'a, Yemen. At the time of the accident, the weather conditions were reported as windy. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and 152 fatalities, with only 1 survivor among the 153 people on board.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jun 2009 AIRBUS A310 300 accident near Moroni, Comoros?

An Airbus A310 operating as Yemenia flight 626 crashed into the Indian Ocean during its approach to Moroni.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 2009 AIRBUS A310 300 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 152 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jun 2009 involved a AIRBUS A310 300, operated by Yemenia, at Moroni, Comoros.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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