1 fatality

2005-08-09: Antonov AN-26 — Yemeni Air Force — Al Mukalla, Yemen

Al Mukalla, YemenLanding (descent or approach)

On August 9, 2005, an Antonov AN-26 operated by Yemeni Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Al Mukalla, Yemen during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The dual engine failure was caused by the exhaustion of fuel reserves. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199413Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying 49 people experienced dual engine failure while descending toward Al Mukalla, resulting in an emergency desert landing.

What happened

A flight traveling from Aden to Al Mukalla was carrying a total of 49 occupants, consisting of five crew members and 44 soldiers. During the descent phase toward Al Mukalla Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew performed an unplanned landing in a desert region situated approximately 30 km east of the destination airport.

The impact resulted in one fatality, involving the captain. Among the remaining passengers and crew, 20 individuals were able to exit the aircraft without injury, while 28 others sustained injuries, seven of which were classified as serious.

Probable cause

The dual engine failure was caused by the exhaustion of fuel reserves.