1509

On February 16, 1984 at 12:00 AM, 1509 experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Ethiopian Air Force - Ye Ityopya Ayer Hayl, with the event recorded near Debre Zeit-Harar Meda Oromia.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

38 people were known to be on board, 26 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 68.4%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 33, passenger fatalities: 21, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is terrorism act, hijacking, sabotage. On approach to Debre Zeit-Harar Meda AFB, the four engine exploded and crashed few km short of runway threshold, bursting into flames. 12 occupants were rescued while 26 others were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 1509.