Aircraft crash near Lalibella Airport following ground fire

1 fatality • Lalibella, Ethiopia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its approach to Lalibella Airport after being struck by gunfire from the ground, resulting in at least one fatality.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Lalibella Airport, an unidentified aircraft type was subjected to ground-based fire. The impact of the projectiles caused the plane to lose necessary altitude while maneuvering toward the airfield. Consequently, the aircraft was unable to maintain its flight path and crashed at a location short of the runway.

Initial reports from the scene indicate that the accident resulted in at least one fatality among the occupants. There is no specific information regarding the total number of injuries sustained during the impact or the exact identity of the operator involved in the incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was that the aircraft was shot down by ground fire. The kinetic impact or damage from the weapons caused the sudden descent and subsequent impact with the terrain before the runway could be reached.

Probable cause

The aircraft was struck by projectiles from ground-based fire, causing a loss of altitude and a crash short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-03-14 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Lalibella, Ethiopia?

An aircraft crashed during its approach to Lalibella Airport after being struck by gunfire from the ground, resulting in at least one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-03-14 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-03-14 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration ET-ABR, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Lalibella, Ethiopia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was struck by projectiles from ground-based fire, causing a loss of altitude and a crash short of the runway.

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