Investigation Summary
Flight 372 was a routine domestic operation within Ethiopia, connecting the town of Bulchi (also known as Bulki) to the regional hub of Jimma. The Douglas C-47A, registered as ET-T-18, was navigating through the rugged topography of the Ethiopian Highlands, specifically the Omo River region south of Jimma, when the accident occurred. The aircraft impacted a mountain approximately 17.1 miles (27.5 kilometers) south of its destination at Jimma. The impact destroyed the aircraft, leading to its write-off. One person on board was killed, while the remaining ten occupants survived the crash.
Final Conclusions
The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while en route to Jimma. The accident resulted in the death of one occupant and the total destruction of the airframe.
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Systems & Failure Modes
Douglas C-47A Airframe
A military derivative of the Douglas DC-3 transport, widely used by Ethiopian Air Lines for domestic routes due to its ruggedness and ability to operate from unpaved strips.
Interesting Facts
- 01The accident occurred 27.5 kilometers (17.1 miles) south of Jimma, Ethiopia.
- 02The aircraft involved was a Douglas C-47A with registration ET-T-18.
- 03There were 11 people on board, with one fatality recorded.
- 04The aircraft was written off due to the severity of the impact damage.