AIRBUS A310

Moroni — June 29, 2009

Event Information

DateJune 29, 2009
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA09WA063
Event ID20090628X32005
LocationMoroni
CountryCN
Coordinates-11.53639, 43.27139
AirportPrince Said Ibrahim Intl.
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA310
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal152
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured153

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2009, about 2251 UTC, an Airbus A310-300, 7O-ADJ, operated as Yemenia flight 626, collided with the waters of the Indian Ocean, during an approach to land at Moroni, Comoros. Of the 153 aboard, one passenger was the sole survivor and the aircraft was destroyed. The weather was reported as windy. The last departure point was Sana'a, Yemen.

The investigation is under the responsibility of the Comoros Ministry of Transport. The US NTSB has designated an Accredited Representative to support the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.

All inquiries on this accident should be directed to:

Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie
B.P. 72
Moroni
Comores