Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near Aden Airport (YU-AHR)

Accident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Aden Airport, an aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Shamsan, which is situated approximately 5 km south of the runway 08 threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all 30 people on board were killed. The accident occurred under weather conditions that were described as marginal, with limited visibility affecting the flight environment. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Operational Context and Investigation Findings At the time of the accident, the crew was attempting to land under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) mode for an unknown reason. The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as controlled flight into terrain. The source does not provide further details regarding the specific factors that led to the crew's decision to operate under VFR in marginal weather conditions.