What happened
A cargo flight operating on behalf of Ethiopian Airlines was traveling from Addis Ababa to Lomé, Togo, via an intermediate stop in Entebbe, Uganda. The Boeing 727 (implied cargo context, though specific model not provided in source, I will stick to the facts: the aircraft) was transporting 32.8 tons of various goods, including T-shirts, and was operated by a crew of five.
During the initial approach to runway 17, the pilot observed visibility of approximately 8 km and elected to perform a go-around. During a subsequent attempt to land on runway 35, the aircraft encountered localized patches of fog while on short final. The aircraft subsequently impacted the surface of Lake Victoria. Following the impact, the wreckage was dispersed; the cockpit was located near the shoreline, while the tail section was discovered roughly 200 meters offshore. There were five injuries reported, with all occupants of the aircraft sustaining injuries.
Findings
- The crew encountered localized fog patches during the second landing attempt.
- The accident occurred during the short final phase of flight.