No fatalities

1957-12-30: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (702) — Ethiopian Air Force - Ye Ityopya Ayer Hayl — Debre Zeit-Harar Meda, Ethiopia

Debre Zeit-Harar Meda, Ethiopia

On December 30, 1957, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 702) operated by Ethiopian Air Force - Ye Ityopya Ayer Hayl was involved in an aviation accident near Debre Zeit-Harar Meda, Ethiopia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed near the Debre Zeit-Harar Meda Airport in Ethiopia, resulting in an unknown number of fatalities.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at the Debre Zeit-Harar Meda Airport, situated approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. The aircraft went down under circumstances that are currently not understood. At this time, the specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact moment of impact have not been released.

There is no information available regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact. Furthermore, the status of the crew remains unconfirmed, as their fate is presently unknown to authorities.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the mechanical state of the aircraft or environmental factors at the time of the accident have not yet been finalized.