Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 August 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A
Owner/operator: RRC Air Services
Registration Number: ET-AGR
Location: Jigiga Airport (JIJ) –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Other
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during an air raid, resulting in its destruction. All personnel on board were unharmed.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during an air raid, resulting in its destruction. All personnel on board were unharmed.
Description
Destroyed during an air raid while on the ground. All on board escaped unhurt.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure exacerbated by the hostile environment.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure exacerbated by the hostile environment.Share on:
