No fatalities

2015-01-10: Boeing 737-400 (ET-AQV) — Ethiopian Airlines — Accra-Kotoka, Ghana

Accra-Kotoka, GhanaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 10, 2015, a Boeing 737-400 (registration ET-AQV) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Accra-Kotoka, Ghana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-400
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A cargo flight from Lomé veered off runway 03 after landing in foggy conditions at Accra-Kotoka Airport. The aircraft lost its undercarriage and right engine on soft ground, coming to rest in a grassy area. All three crew members sustained minor injuries.

Incident Overview

A cargo flight operating from Lomé, Togo, was conducting an approach to Accra-Kotoka Airport in Ghana. The crew reported that visibility was reduced due to foggy conditions during the approach. After touching down on runway 03, the aircraft became uncontrollable and veered off the runway to the right.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft departed from Lomé and proceeded to Accra without reported issues. As the flight neared the destination, the crew initiated the approach to runway 03. Upon touchdown, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface to the right. The aircraft then contacted soft ground, where it lost its undercarriage and its right engine. The aircraft continued to slide until it came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the runway.

Occupant Status

All three crew members on board the aircraft evacuated and escaped with minor injuries. The extent of their injuries was not specified further.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the impact with the soft ground and the subsequent loss of major components. The specific details of the damage were not provided beyond the destruction of the airframe.

Investigation

The accident is being investigated by the relevant aviation authorities. No information has been released regarding a probable cause for the loss of control or the veer-off. Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.