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Military Training Crash in Yemen, 18 injured, 12 fatalities
During a training exercise, a Yemeni military fighter jet crashed in Sana’a, Yemen, killing the pilot—although one report says the pilot ejected. Witnesses hearing a loud explosion on impact, and report black smoke. The pilot was named as Mohamed Shaker. In addition to the pilot, there were 12 fatalities and 18 injuries. The pilot... »
Yemeni Military Crash Kills 5
What: Yemen Air Force Antonov Where: Al-Anad Air Base, Yemen When: October 25, 2011 Who: 15 aboard, 5 fatalities Why: A plane carrying eight Syrian engineers and seven Yemenis crashed while landing at Al-Anad on October 25 in the southern province of Lahij. Three Syrian technicians and one Yemeni died at the scene. Four,... »
US Ban on Yemen Freight Flights lifted
Last year, after explosives were found on flights originating in Yemen, a ban was imposed. A US technical team visited Yemen and found security measures to be up to ICAO standards and recommended lifting the ban on freight. The Sana’a International Airport meeting also involved security and staff training. Yemenia Airlines and other carriers... »
