Accident Details
A crew of three pilots departed Addis Ababa-Bole Airport for a local training mission. During the final approach to runway 07, the crew reported an engine failure, causing the airplane to become unstable. While attempting to restart the engine, the crew did not realize that the aircraft was losing altitude, resulting in the aircraft striking the roof of one house and subsequently crashing onto a second house.
Injuries and Damage
All three crew members sustained injuries in the accident. There were no injuries reported on the ground. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the houses.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons.