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Yemeni Government Aircraft Crash in Hadramaout Mountains

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On April 30, 1973, a Douglas DC-3 operated by Yemenia Yemen Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Yemen, Yemen in flight. 25 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A Yemeni government aircraft carrying diplomats and politicians crashed into a mountain in the Hadramaout Range, killing all 25 occupants, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a flight on behalf of the Yemenite Government. The mission involved transporting diplomats and politicians returning from a conference held in Aden. The flight was in progress when the accident occurred. ## Accident Circumstances The airplane struck the slope of a mountain in the Hadramaout Mountain Range. The source does not specify the exact circumstances leading to the impact. The wreckage was located several hours after the crash. ## Casualties All 25 people on board were killed in the accident. Among the fatalities was Mohammed Saleh Aulaqi, who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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