On July 27, 2021, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration ET-AMI) operated by Abyssinian Flight Services was involved in an aviation accident near Kombolcha-Dessie, Ethiopia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft on a humanitarian mission from Jigjiga to Dire Dawa made an emergency landing after an unexpected situation, coming to rest on its nose with part of the right wing torn off. All four occupants sustained minor injuries.
Incident Details
A single-engine aircraft operating a humanitarian mission departed Jigjiga Airport bound for Dire Dawa, carrying two pilots and two employees of the World Food Program. During the flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft touched down and subsequently came to rest on its nose in a near-vertical position. The right wing was partially torn off during the landing sequence.
Occupant Status
All four individuals on board—the two pilots and the two World Food Program employees—escaped with minor injuries. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
Response
Emergency services assisted the occupants following the landing. The aircraft remained at the site in its nose-down attitude.