23 fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Approach: 23 Fatalities (7O-ACK)

Aden, YemenLanding (descent or approach)

On May 9, 1982, a De Havilland DHC-7 (Dash-7) (registration 7O-ACK) operated by Alyemda Yemen Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Aden, Yemen during landing or approach. 23 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft went out of control on short final approach and crashed into the sea 2 km from the runway. 26 occupants were rescued, while 23, including both pilots, were killed.

Incident Overview and Approach Conditions During the approach phase, the pilot reported his position at a distance of 17 km from the runway and confirmed that the runway was in sight. At the time, the wind was recorded at 240 degrees with a speed of five knots, and the overall weather conditions were reported as good. ## Loss of Control and Impact As the aircraft reached the short final approach, the pilot reported to air traffic control and received clearance to land. Shortly after this clearance, the airplane went out of control and plunged into the sea. The impact occurred approximately 2 km from the runway threshold. ## Casualties and Rescue Operations The crash resulted in 23 fatalities, which included both pilots. In the aftermath, 26 occupants were successfully rescued from the water.