Douglas DC-9 crash, Mar 19, 1972 (30 killed), Aden 'Adan
Douglas DC-9 accident on March 19, 1972 near Aden 'Adan, Yemen with 30 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain.
- Date: March 19, 1972
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Aden 'Adan, Yemen
- Fatalities: 30
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain
EgyptAir Flight 763 from Jeddah struck the slope of Mount Shamsan while approaching Aden in limited visibility. All 30 people on board were killed and the DC9 disintegrated on impact.