Aircraft crash during takeoff roll results in multiple fatalities

6 fatalities • Tippi, Ethiopia • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tippi, Ethiopia?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-01-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration ET-T-1, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Tippi, Ethiopia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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