Aden Airways
Safety Score
8.5/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
45
Recent Incidents
Douglas DC-3
About 20 minutes after its departure from Aden Airport, while cruising at an altitude of 6,000 feet, the aircraft exploded in the air, disintegrated and crashed in a desert area located in the region of Wadi Rabtah. The debris were found few hours later. None of the 30 occupants survived the crash. The crash site was located about 140 km east of the route Aden - Maifa'a, northeast of Ahwar.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
After landing at Hadibu Airport (Socotra Island), the airplane encountered difficulties to decelerate properly. As the end of the runway was approaching, the captain decided to veer off runway and completed a quit sharp turn to the left when the right main gear collapsed. Out of control, the airplane skidded and came to rest. All 17 occupants were evacuated safely while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Hargeisa Airport on a flight from Aden. All 15 occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Yemen
Risk Level
Low Risk