Aircraft disappearance in the Gulf of Aden

8 fatalities • Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft traveling from Somalia to Yemen disappeared after crashing into the Gulf of Aden, with no survivors found.

What happened

A twin engine aircraft vanished while performing a flight from Berbera, Somalia, toward its destination of Aden-Khormaksar. The flight was transporting a total of eight occupants, consisting of six officers and two crew members.

During the approach to Aden, the plane reportedly went down in the waters of the Gulf of Aden. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and the passengers. However, these efforts were terminated several days later after investigators and rescuers failed to locate any debris or evidence regarding the eight fatalities.

Findings

  • The aircraft crashed during the approach phase of flight.
  • No trace of the aircraft or its occupants was recovered during the search operations.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains undetermined as no wreckage or survivors were located following the disappearance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-10-11 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen?

A twin-engine aircraft traveling from Somalia to Yemen disappeared after crashing into the Gulf of Aden, with no survivors found.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-10-11 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-10-11 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Somali Air Force - Ciidamada Cirka Soomaaliyeed, at Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash remains undetermined as no wreckage or survivors were located following the disappearance.

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