Incident Overview
While cruising between Dar es-Salaam and Addis Ababa, the crew encountered unfavorable winds, causing the aircraft to deviate from its prescribed course. Subsequently, the left engine failed in flight. The crew reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a plantation located in the Hareto region.
Emergency Landing
Upon touchdown, the aircraft struck obstacles, resulting in the left wing being partially torn off. All 35 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the left engine failure was attributed to fuel exhaustion.