What happened
During the landing phase at Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden tire burst. This mechanical failure caused the pilot to lose control of the plane as it approached the runway. The aircraft subsequently veered off the paved surface and traveled into the surrounding area.
During the excursion, the aircraft sustained significant damage, including the loss of one undercarriage component before finally coming to a stop. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the structural damage to the airframe was severe enough that the plane was declared a total loss and rendered beyond repair.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was the burst tire occurring during the landing sequence.