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Aircraft Emergency Landing in Desert Near Al Mukalla

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: Both engines failed following fuel exhaustion. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying 44 soldiers and five crew members made an emergency desert landing near Al Mukalla after both engines stopped. The captain was killed, and 28 others were injured.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft departed Aden for Al Mukalla with 44 soldiers and five crew members on board. During descent to Al Mukalla Airport, both engines stopped. The crew executed an emergency landing in a desert area approximately 30 km east of the airport. Twenty people escaped without injury, while 28 others were injured, including seven seriously. The captain was killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that both engines failed following fuel exhaustion. No other causes were identified in the source material. The aircraft type, registration, operator, and specific date of the incident were not provided in the source.

Probable cause

Both engines failed following fuel exhaustion.
Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 2005 Antonov AN-26 accident near Al Mukalla, Yemen?

An aircraft carrying 44 soldiers and five crew members made an emergency desert landing near Al Mukalla after both engines stopped. The captain was killed, and 28 others were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2005 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2005 involved an Antonov AN-26, operated by Yemeni Air Force, at Al Mukalla, Yemen.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Both engines failed following fuel exhaustion.

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