FROM : AIRBUS FLIGHT SAFETY DEPARTMENT TOULOUSE
ACCIDENT INFORMATION TELEX - ACCIDENT INFORMATION TELEX
Subject: A310-300 IY626 accident
Our ref.: IY626 AIT n°1 dated 30 June 2009
Airbus regrets to confirm that an A310-300 operated by Yemenia
(Yemen Airways) was involved in an accident at about 2250 UTC
(0150 local time) while approaching to Moroni, Comoro Islands.
The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, flight number
IY626, from Sana'a (Yemen) to Moroni (Comoro Islands).
According to available information there were 142 passengers
and 11 crew members on-board. There is no information about
survivors.
The aircraft involved in the accident, registration number 70-
ADJ was MSN (Manufacturer Serial Number) 535. It was first delivered
from the production line in 1990 and has been operated by
Yemenia Airways since October 1999. The aircraft had
accumulated approximately 51,900 flight hours in some 17,300
flights. It was powered by Pratt and Whitney engines PW4152.
At this time no further factual information is available.
In line with the ICAO Annex 13 international convention,
Airbus will provide full technical assistance to the French
BEA and to the Authorities who will be responsible for the
accident investigation. A team of investigators from Airbus is
being dispatched to the Comoro Islands.
The concerns and sympathy of Airbus go to the families,
friends and loved ones affected by the accident.
Further update will be provided as soon as reliable
information is available and Airbus is authorised to release
it.