What happened
During the final approach phase to Gondar Airport, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic structural failure when the left wing became detached from the fuselage. Following this separation, the plane lost aerodynamic stability and entered an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck the ground a few kilometers away from the airfield.
There were 11 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the structural failure indicated that the separation of the wing was linked to the presence of fatigue cracks located at the wing root. The development of these cracks led to the physical loss of the wing during flight.