Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 February 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-35-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Airlines
Registration Number: ET-AFW
Location: SW of Asmara –
ÿ Eritrea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Passenger AircraftPassenger Aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion during flight near Barentu or southwest of Asmara, resulting in a significant accident. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.A passenger aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion during flight near Barentu or southwest of Asmara, resulting in a significant accident. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.
Description
Crashed after a bomb exploded in flight. Conflicting sources say the accident happened near Barentu or southwest of Asmara.
Primary Cause
Explosion caused by a bomb.Explosion caused by a bomb.Share on:
