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Aircraft Crash at Addis Ababa-Bole Airport After Bird Strike (ET-AIO)

Addis Ababa-Bole, EthiopiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 22, 1995, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration ET-AIO) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on final approach following bird strike. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck a 5.4 kg vulture on final approach to Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, causing windshield damage and pilot injuries. The plane crashed 300 m short of the runway; all 20 occupants were rescued, with nine injured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Impact On final approach to Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with a white-backed vulture weighing 5.4 kg. The impact broke the windshield and seriously injured both pilots. Despite the injuries, the pilots attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed 300 metres short of the runway. All 20 occupants were rescued, and nine of them were reported injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as loss of control on final approach following the bird strike. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the airport and runway proximity.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Oct 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia?

A twin-engine aircraft struck a 5.4 kg vulture on final approach to Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, causing windshield damage and pilot injuries. The plane crashed 300 m short of the runway; all 20 occupants were rescued, with nine injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1995 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Oct 1995 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration ET-AIO, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control on final approach following bird strike.

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