Douglas DC-6 crash, Oct 13, 1976, Asmara Maekel
Douglas DC-6 accident on October 13, 1976 near Asmara Maekel, Eritrea with no fatalities.
- Date: October 13, 1976
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Asmara Maekel, Eritrea
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A scheduled Ethiopian Airlines DC-6 lost its right main landing gear during the takeoff roll at Asmara and left the runway. Everyone on board evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.