Engine failure leads to aircraft crash in Addis Ababa

No fatalities • Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight departing from Addis Ababa-Bole Airport crashed into residential buildings following an engine malfunction during final approach.

What happened

A local training mission operating out of Addis Ababa-Bole Airport resulted in a significant accident during the landing phase. While performing a final approach toward runway 07, the flight crew reported that one of the engines had failed, which subsequently caused the aircraft to become unstable.

During the attempt to restart the engine, the crew did not maintain sufficient altitude. The aircraft type struck the roof of a residential structure before falling onto a second building. The impact resulted in three injuries among the flight crew members. No individuals on the ground were harmed during the incident.

Findings

The investigation determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure of undetermined origin.

Probable cause

The crash was caused by an engine failure for unknown reasons which led to a loss of altitude during the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-03-18 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia?

A training flight departing from Addis Ababa-Bole Airport crashed into residential buildings following an engine malfunction during final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-03-18 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-03-18 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration ET-AGM, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, at Addis Ababa-Bole, Ethiopia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash was caused by an engine failure for unknown reasons which led to a loss of altitude during the approach.

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