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.