What happened
A flight originating from Aden was en route to Al Mukalla carrying a total of 49 people, consisting of 44 soldiers and five crew members. During the descent toward Al Mukalla Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. In response to the dual engine failure, the crew performed an emergency landing in a desert region situated approximately 30 km east of the destination airport.
Findings
The impact resulted in one fatality, which was the pilot in command. Among the remaining passengers and crew, 20 individuals were able to exit the aircraft without injuries, while 28 others sustained injuries, seven of which were classified as serious.