No fatalities

1981-08-27: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (ET-AGX) — RRC Air Service — Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, Ethiopia

Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, EthiopiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 27, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration ET-AGX) operated by RRC Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma, Ethiopia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on landing after a tyre burst. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781222273Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operating for the UN's Ethiopian Relief and Rehabilitation Commission suffered a tyre burst upon landing at Dire Dawa Airport, leading to a loss of control, runway excursion, and loss of undercarriage. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but no casualties occurred.

Incident Details

During the landing roll at Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma Airport, a tyre on the aircraft burst. This caused the airplane to go out of control, veer off the runway, and lose an undercarriage component before coming to a stop. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Aircraft and Operation

The aircraft was being operated on behalf of the United Nations' Ethiopian Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or number of occupants were provided.

Aftermath

Despite the severity of the accident, there were no casualties. The aircraft was written off due to the extensive damage.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be loss of control on landing after a tyre burst.