Ethiopian Airline plane carrying 157 passengers’ crashes
An Ethiopian Airline aircraft B737-800MAX flight (ET 302) with 157 people on board has crashed on its way to Nairobi from Addis Ababa.
A statement from the airline on Sunday said 149 passengers, including the crew were on board the ill-fated flight, adding that search and rescue operations are in progress.
“Ethiopian Airlines regrets to confirm that its flight ET 302. March 10 in schedule service from Addis Ababa to Nairobi was involved in an accident today around Bishoftu (Debre Zeit).
“The aircraft B-737-800MAX with registration number ET- AVJ took off at 08:38am local time from Addis Ababa, Bole International Airport and lost contact at 08:44am.
“At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and we have no confirmed information about survivors or any possible causalities. Ethiopian Airlines staff will be sent to the accident scene and will do everything possible to assist the emergency services.
“It is believed that there were 149 passengers and eight crew onboard the flight but we are currently confirming the details of the passenger manifest for the flight,” the airline stated.
The statement said Ethiopian Airlines is establishing a passenger information center and telephone number will be available shortly for family or friends of those who may have been on flight ET 302.
“Ethiopian Airlines will release further information as soon as it is available, while updated information will also be on Ethiopian Airlines website at www.ethiopianairlines.com,” the statement added.
