2013 Sanaa Sukhoi Su-22 crash
A Sukhoi Su-22, similar to the aircraft which crashed | |
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 February 2013 |
| Summary | Ejection |
| Site |
|
| Total fatalities | 12 |
| Total injuries | 24 |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Sukhoi Su-22 |
| Operator | Yemeni Air Force |
| Registration | 2216 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Survivors | 1 |
| Ground casualties | |
| Ground fatalities | 12 |
| Ground injuries | 23 |
On February 19, 2013, a Sukhoi Su-22 of the Yemeni Air Force crashed into a building in the al-Asbahi district in Sanaa, located on Yemen. The pilot ejected, meanwhile 12 people died.[1]
Accident
The fighter jet took off from Sanaa. The aircraft then crashed into a building near Change Square, Sanaa, located on Yemen.[2] The pilot ejected, but 12 people got killed and 24 more injured.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Phelan, Jessica. "Yemen Fighter Plane Crashes in Sanaa, killing at least 12". Globalpost.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Ranter, Harro. "Accident Sukhoi Su-22M-4 2216, Tuesday 19 February 2013". aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Jet fighter crashes in Yemeni capital Sanaa". BBC News. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Yemen military jet crashes in Sanaa". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ Gray, Melissa (13 May 2013). "Yemeni military plane crashes in capital". CNN. Retrieved 31 January 2026.