17 fatalities

1999-08-14: Antonov — Yemeni Air Force — Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen

Aden-Khormaksar, YemenLanding (descent or approach)

On August 14, 1999, an Antonov operated by Yemeni Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen during landing or approach. 17 people were killed. 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 crashed near the Bir Fadel district while approaching Aden-Khormaksar Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Aden-Khormaksar Airport, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the Bir Fadel district. The flight had originated from Hadibu in the Socotra Islands. At the time of the impact, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent were not immediately determined.

There were 17 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The aircraft was in the approach phase of flight when the incident occurred.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, as the specific factors leading to the impact near Bir Fadel have not yet been established by investigators.