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Aircraft Overran Runway at Soddo Airfield After Emergency Diversion (ET-AGK)

Soddo, EthiopiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 15, 1978, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-AGK) operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Soddo, Ethiopia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems caused by a loss of hydraulic pressure that fell to zero. 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 diverted to Soddo Airfield for an emergency landing due to engine problems at cruising altitude. After touchdown, it overran the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch. All 32 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview and Emergency Diversion During cruising altitude, the flight crew encountered engine problems that prompted a decision to divert to Soddo Airfield for an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down at the airfield, and both engines were subsequently cut off. Runway Overrun and Aftermath Despite the emergency landing, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining 1,200 meters of runway distance. As a result, it overran the runway and came to rest in a drainage ditch. All 32 occupants on board were rescued. The aircraft was declared a total loss and written off. Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as engine problems resulting from a loss of hydraulic pressure that fell to zero.

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