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Aircraft excursion at Mekele-Alula Aba Nega Airport (ET-AHP)

Mekele-Alula Aba Nega, EthiopiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 24, 1982, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-AHP) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mekele-Alula Aba Nega, Ethiopia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control triggered by a tire failure during the takeoff roll. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Mekele-Alula Aba Nega Airport following a tire failure.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Mekele-Alula Aba Nega Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden tire burst. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to lose stability and go out of control. As a result of the loss of directional control, the plane veered off the runway surface and eventually came to a stop.

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants during the incident. The aircraft remained intact following the excursion from the runway.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was a tire burst occurring during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a loss of control triggered by a tire failure during the takeoff roll.

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