What happened
During the final approach phase into Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a significant mid-air collision with a white backed vulture weighing approximately 5.4 kg. The impact was severe enough to shatter the cockpit windshield and cause serious injuries to both pilots on board.
Following the strike, the flight crew attempted an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to reach the runway and crashed approximately 300 metres before the threshold. Despite the impact of the crash, all 20 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Among those rescued, a total of nine injuries were reported.