1509
Flight / Schedule
1509
Aircraft
Antonov AN-12Registration
1509
Date
February 16, 1984 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Debre Zeit-Harar Meda Oromia
Region
Africa • Ethiopia
Crash Cause
Terrorism act, Hijacking, Sabotage
Narrative Report
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.
Fatalities
Total
26
Crew
5
Passengers
21
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Terrorism act, Hijacking, Sabotage
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
33
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
68.4%
Known people on board: 38
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Ethiopia
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Antonov AN-12Registration
1509
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