Ethiopian B738 at Addis Ababa on Aug 15th 2022, pilots asleep
Last Update: August 20, 2022 / 19:10:09 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 15, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Ethiopian Airlines
Flight number
ET-343
Departure
Khartoum, Sudan
Destination
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Aircraft Registration
ET-AOB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 2.5 hours before departing for its next flight.
ADS-B data confirm the information, The Aviation Herald received, showing the aircraft maintained FL370 until after overflying the runway before the aircraft began to descend and maneouver for another approach.
On Aug 20th 2022 the airline confirmed the incident advising that both pilots have been suspended pending further investigation. Appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 15, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Ethiopian Airlines
Flight number
ET-343
Departure
Khartoum, Sudan
Destination
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Aircraft Registration
ET-AOB
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
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