On November 18, 2010, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 7O-ADD) operated by Yemeni Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Sana'a, Yemen during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway after landing, leading to a fire that destroyed the airframe. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire following its landing at Sanaa Airport, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
Upon completing its landing at Sanaa Airport, a four-engine aircraft exited the runway and drifted off the paved surface. The excursion caused the plane to come to a stop, at which point the airframe ignited. Despite the intensity of the flames, the crew and all passengers were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
While emergency responders were able to suppress the fire relatively quickly, the structural damage sustained during the event was significant. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss and was deemed beyond repair.
Findings
The aircraft veered off the runway during the landing phase.
The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.
The primary cause of the aircraft's destruction was the post-excursion fire.
Probable cause
The aircraft veered off the runway after landing, leading to a fire that destroyed the airframe.