No fatalities

1983-03-17: De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (ET-AHJ) — Ethiopian Air Force - Ye Ityopya Ayer Hayl — Degehabur, Ethiopia

Degehabur, EthiopiaFlight

On March 17, 1983, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration ET-AHJ) operated by Ethiopian Air Force - Ye Ityopya Ayer Hayl was involved in an aviation accident near Degehabur, Ethiopia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by gunfire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781220670Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Degehabur following an apparent engagement by ground fire.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft crashed in the area surrounding Degehabur. The incident occurred when the plane was struck by gunfire while in flight. Following the impact, the aircraft went down, resulting in a crash at the site.

At this time, the status of the occupants remains unconfirmed, as the fate of those on board is unknown. No specific details regarding the number of fatalities or injuries have been officially released by local authorities.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the aircraft was shot down. The loss of the aircraft is attributed to being targeted by weaponry during its flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed after being struck by gunfire.