Yemenia Yemen Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Yemenia Yemen Airways.

Safety Score

7.5/10

Total Incidents

6

Total Fatalities

152

Recent Incidents

June 30, 2009 152 Fatalities

Airbus A310

Moroni-Prince Saïd Ibrahim (ex Hahaya) All Comoros Islands

Following an uneventful flight from Sana'a, the crew started a night approach to Moroni-Prince Saïd Ibrahim Airport runway 02. Weather conditions were considered as good with a 10 km visibility, an OAT of 24° C. and a wind from 180° gusting to 25 knots for runway 20. For unknown reasons, the crew initiated a go-around procedure when the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the sea about 6 km from the airport. A young girl aged 12 was found alive few hours later while 152 other occupants were killed. Both CVR and DFDR were found almost two months later at a depth of 1,200 metres. The final report was published in June 2013.

Boeing 727-200

Asmara Maekel

Following an uneventful flight from Sana'a, the three engine aircraft landed on runway 25 at Asmara-Johannes IV Airport. After touchdown on a wet runway surface, the crew started the braking procedure and the thrust reverser systems were activated. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (runway 25 is 3 km long), the aircraft overran and collided with a concrete block, causing the left main gear to be torn off. All 140 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, wind was from 200 at 6 knots and the runway surface was wet due to recent rain falls. The exact touchdown point could not be determined and all braking systems were available and properly used after landing. The aircraft collided with a concrete block located beside a runway light just past the runway end.

Boeing 737-200

Khartoum Khartoum (<U+0627><U+0644><U+062E><U+0631><U+0637><U+0648><U+0645>)

Following an uneventful flight from Sana'a, the crew was cleared for an approach to runway 18. Weather conditions were poor with a sandstorm upon arrival. For unknown reasons, the captain decided to perform a straight-in approach to runway 36. After touchdown, The aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and collided with small concrete blocks, causing the nose gear to collapse. All five crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Ma'rib Ma'rib (<U+0645><U+0623><U+0631><U+0628>)

Damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Ma'rib Airstrip. There were no casualties.

Douglas DC-3

Ta'izz Ta'izz (<U+062A><U+0639><U+0632>)

Crashed in unknown circumstances upon landing at Ta'izz-Al Janad Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Douglas DC-3

Beihan Shabwah (<U+0634><U+0628><U+0648><U+0629>)

The aircraft crashed upon landing in unclear circumstances. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Yemen

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Douglas DC-32
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)1
Boeing 737-2001
Boeing 727-2001
Airbus A3101