Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after takeoff from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on March 10, 2019, with no survivors among the 157 passengers and crew. The aircraft was en route to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi when it crashed six minutes after departure.
The airline confirmed the tragedy via social media, stating all 33 nationalities aboard perished. Among the victims were 32 Kenyan citizens and 17 Ethiopian nationals, according to initial reports. The flight carried a diverse international passenger list, though specific country breakdowns remained incomplete at press time.
Emergency contact numbers for airport operations were shared through official channels, including local and international hotlines. Ethiopian Airlines also issued an accident bulletin detailing the incident timeline and response efforts.
Public reactions on social media highlighted concerns about aviation safety. A user noted the crash bore similarities to the Lion Air disaster, urging Boeing to address safety issues with the 737-8MAX model. Another caller demanded transparency from aviation authorities regarding the aircraft's future certification.
