6 fatalities

Aircraft crash during takeoff roll results in multiple fatalities (ET-T-1)

Tippi, EthiopiaTakeoff (climb)

On January 13, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-T-1) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tippi, Ethiopia during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, subsequently striking a building. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway and struck a mill during its takeoff roll, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries.

What happened

During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, the aircraft lost directional control after skidding on the runway surface. The movement caused the plane to veer toward the left side of the airfield, eventually exiting the paved surface. The sequence ended when the aircraft collided with a mill located near the runway.

This accident resulted in a total of five fatalities, including both pilots, three passengers, and one individual who was on the ground at the time of the impact. In addition to the loss of life, there were 16 injuries recorded; thirteen people aboard the aircraft sustained injuries, while three individuals on the ground were also harmed during the event.

The impact with the structure led to the total destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control and veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, subsequently striking a building.