Incident Overview
Date: Monday 2 May 1988
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Airlines
Registration Number: ET-AGT
Location: Axum Airport (AXU) –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: MiG-23 aircraftMiG-23 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Ethiopian Air Force MiG-23 aircraft attacked an airfield, resulting in its destruction.An Ethiopian Air Force MiG-23 aircraft attacked an airfield, resulting in its destruction.
Description
Destroyed when the airfield was attacked by Ethiopian Air Force MiG-23’s.
Primary Cause
Ethiopian Air Force MiG-23 aircraft attack.Ethiopian Air Force MiG-23 aircraft attack.Share on:
