19 fatalities

Aden-Khormaksar Airport Engine Failure Crash (7O-ABF)

Aden-Khormaksar, YemenTakeoff (climb)

On March 1, 1977, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 7O-ABF) operated by Alyemda Yemen Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Aden-Khormaksar, Yemen during takeoff. 19 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Aden-Khormaksar Airport due to an engine failure. One passenger was rescued, while 19 other occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft departed from Aden-Khormaksar Airport and experienced an engine failure while climbing shortly after takeoff. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, which stalled and crashed into the sea a few kilometers offshore. Rescue efforts resulted in the survival of one passenger, while 19 other occupants were killed in the accident. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No further technical details regarding the specific mechanical components or contributing factors were included in the provided source.