Yemeni Air Force

Antonov AN-26

En route, the crew encountered technical issues and attempted to make a belly landing in a desert and rocky area located in the Hadhramaut. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while all 19 occupants (among them three were injured) were kidnapped by local tribesmen. The exact cause of the technical malfunction remains unknown. The aircraft was on its way to the oil field of Masila that belongs to Canadian Nexen and members of the Yemeni president family.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

After landing at Sanaa Airport, the four engine aircraft veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All occupants escaped uninjured. The fire was quickly extinguished but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.