No fatalities

Aircraft accident near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (5Y-AMG)

Addis Ababa-Bole, EthiopiaFlight

On May 15, 1974, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 5Y-AMG) operated by Government of Kenya was involved in an aviation accident near Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Bole Airport in May 1974 under undetermined circumstances.

What happened

In May 1974, an aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding Bole Airport, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While the specific day of the incident cannot be confirmed, the event took place during this month. The aircraft went down near the airport, but the precise sequence of events leading to the impact remains undocumented.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact were not established. There are no official records available regarding the specific aircraft model, the operator, or the number of casualties involved in this particular event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 1974 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Bole Airport in May 1974 under undetermined circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 May 1974 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 1974 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration 5Y-AMG, operated by Government of Kenya, at Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia.