Fatal aircraft accident during approach near runway

23 fatalities • Aden, Yemen • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 2 km from the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What happened

During the approach phase of the flight, the pilot established contact with Air Traffic Control to report their position, noting that the runway was visible. At a distance of 17 km from the destination, weather conditions were reported as favorable, with winds originating from 240 degrees at five knots.

As the aircraft transitioned into the short final stage of the landing sequence, the pilot communicated with ATC and received clearance to land. However, shortly after this clearance, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The plane descended rapidly and struck the water roughly 2 km from the runway threshold.

Findings

The accident resulted in a total of 23 fatalities, which included both members of the flight crew. Emergency responders and rescue teams were able to successfully recover 26 survivors from the wreckage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1982-05-09 De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash-7) accident near Aden, Yemen?

An aircraft crashed into the sea approximately 2 km from the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in 23 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1982-05-09 De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash-7) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1982-05-09 involved a De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash-7), registration 7O-ACK, operated by Alyemda Yemen Airlines, at Aden, Yemen.

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