No fatalities

2016-10-24: De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Dash-8) (ET-ANY) — Ethiopian Airlines — Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, Ethiopia

Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, EthiopiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 24, 2016, a De Havilland DHC-8-400 (Dash-8) (registration ET-ANY) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, Ethiopia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with wild animals during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781192179Data APIEditorial standards

During takeoff from runway 15/33 at Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Airport, an aircraft collided with wild animals. The captain aborted takeoff and braked, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. All 80 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Summary

During the takeoff roll on runway 15/33 at Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Airport, the aircraft collided with wild animals. The captain abandoned the takeoff and performed an emergency braking maneuver, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and come to rest. All 80 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Details

The aircraft was in the process of takeoff from runway 15/33 when it encountered wild animals on the runway. The collision occurred during the takeoff roll. In response, the captain initiated an emergency braking procedure and aborted the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently left the runway surface and came to a stop.

Evacuation

Following the incident, all 80 individuals on board evacuated the aircraft safely. No further details about the evacuation process are provided in the source.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Specific damage details are not described in the official findings.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was a collision with wild animals during takeoff.