Summary - Early into June 30, 2009 a Yemeni jet with 153 people on board (142 passengers and 11 crew) crashed into the Indian Ocean as it tried to land during very poor weather on the island country of Comoros. It's been reported that rescuers were successful in rescuing a 14 year old girl from the sea.
When did the crash / air tragedy occur?
The plane disappeared from Air Traffic Control radar screens at 1:51 am local time, on June 30.
Which airline was involved?
Yemenia, and one of its Airbus A310 aircraft.
What happened?
The plane was attempting to land in poor weather, aborted its first attempt to land. The second attempt to land ended in a crash into the Indian Ocean.
What was the cause / Who is to blame?
Right now it seems early to establish cause and blame. Weather was said to be very poor, but safety and maintenance issues were mentioned with this particular airplane before. Enough so that several European civil aviation authorities were looking to Yemenia for an action plan regarding maintenance.
Any further safety issues?
Two years ago aviation officials reported issues with the aircraft.
Phone contacts to be listed when available.
When did the crash / air tragedy occur?
The plane disappeared from Air Traffic Control radar screens at 1:51 am local time, on June 30.
Which airline was involved?
Yemenia, and one of its Airbus A310 aircraft.
What happened?
The plane was attempting to land in poor weather, aborted its first attempt to land. The second attempt to land ended in a crash into the Indian Ocean.
What was the cause / Who is to blame?
Right now it seems early to establish cause and blame. Weather was said to be very poor, but safety and maintenance issues were mentioned with this particular airplane before. Enough so that several European civil aviation authorities were looking to Yemenia for an action plan regarding maintenance.
Any further safety issues?
Two years ago aviation officials reported issues with the aircraft.
Phone contacts to be listed when available.