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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Landing Near Asmara Airport (WB532)

Asmara, EritreaTakeoff (climb)

On January 4, 1962, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration WB532) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Asmara, Eritrea during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crash-landed in a field 10 km south of Asmara Airport after losing left engine power shortly after takeoff. All six occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of power in its left engine shortly after departing from Asmara Airport. The pilot raised the undercarriage and attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a field located 10 km south of Asmara Airport and came to rest. ## Casualties and Damage All six occupants on board were uninjured. The airplane was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Context The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Asmara Airport. The pilot's actions included raising the undercarriage and attempting an emergency landing following the left engine power loss.

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