Fatal aircraft crash in Yemen's Hadramaut Mountain Range

25 fatalities • Yemen, Yemen • Flight

A government-operated aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Aden, resulting in the deaths of all 25 people on board.

What happened

A flight operating for the Yemeni Government was returning to its destination following a conference held in Aden. While traversing the Hadramaut Mountain Range, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain. The wreckage of the plane was located several hours after the impact occurred.

All 25 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. The passenger manifest included various diplomats and political figures traveling back from the summit.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the impact remain undetermined, as the exact cause of the flight's descent into the mountain slope has not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-04-30 Douglas DC-3 accident near Yemen, Yemen?

A government-operated aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Aden, resulting in the deaths of all 25 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-04-30 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 25 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-04-30 involved a Douglas DC-3, operated by Yemenia Yemen Airways, at Yemen, Yemen.

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