No fatalities

1973-12-13: Douglas DC-3 (4W-ABR) — Yemenia Yemen Airways — Ta'izz, Yemen

Ta'izz, YemenLanding (descent or approach)

On December 13, 1973, a Douglas DC-3 (registration 4W-ABR) operated by Yemenia Yemen Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Ta'izz, Yemen during landing or approach. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781231981Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft sustained heavy damage following a crash during its landing phase at Ta'izz-Al Janad Airport.

What happened

During the landing phase of its flight, an aircraft arrived at Ta'izz-Al Janad Airport and subsequently crashed. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the accident.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident resulted in the destruction of the airframe, which was deemed beyond repair following the event.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash has not been established, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and touchdown at the airport are currently unverified.