No fatalities

2014-03-02: Antonov AN-26 (1177) — Yemeni Air Force — Masila, Yemen

Masila, YemenFlight

On March 2, 2014, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 1177) operated by Yemeni Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Masila, Yemen in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An aircraft en route to the Masila oil field in Hadhramaut performed a belly landing in a desert and rocky area after encountering technical issues. All 19 occupants were kidnapped by local tribesmen, with three reported injured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Incident

An aircraft traveling to the Masila oil field experienced technical difficulties during its journey. The crew opted for a belly landing in a desert and rocky area located in the Hadhramaut region. Upon landing, the aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair.

Occupants

All 19 occupants aboard the aircraft were captured by local tribesmen following the landing. Among them, three individuals sustained injuries. Their current status has not been disclosed.

Destination

The aircraft was en route to the Masila oil field, which belongs to the Canadian company Nexen and members of the Yemeni president's family.

Cause

The exact cause of the technical malfunction that led to the emergency landing remains unknown. No further details have been provided regarding the nature of the issue.

Aftermath

The aircraft was left at the landing site, deemed beyond repair. The kidnapping of the occupants by local tribesmen has been reported, but no further developments have been shared.