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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Open Field Near Addis Ababa (UP-A2805)

Addis Ababa, EthiopiaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 20, 2014, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration UP-A2805) operated by Private Ukrainian was involved in an aviation accident near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field in Legedadi, about 20 km northeast of Addis Ababa-Bole Airport, after the crew reported engine problems and was cleared to divert for an emergency landing. Both pilots were seriously injured.

Incident Overview and Emergency Divert Requested in Ethiopian Airspace. During flight within Ethiopian airspace, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft reported engine problems to air traffic control. Following the report, the crew was cleared to divert to Addis Ababa-Bole Airport for an emergency landing. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date of the incident. ## Approach and Crash Location. While on approach, the aircraft crashed in an open field located in Legedadi, approximately 20 km northeast of Addis Ababa-Bole Airport. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Casualties and Outcome. Both pilots were seriously injured. The source does not provide information about other occupants, fatalities, or the cause of the engine problems.

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