Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 July 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-40-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Liban
Registration Number: LR-AAN
Location: northern Isreali / Lebanese border area –
ÿ Israel
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 28
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A DC-3 aircraft was attacked by an Israeli Spitfire fighter plane, resulting in the deaths of three passengers. The aircraft landed safely.A DC-3 aircraft was attacked by an Israeli Spitfire fighter plane, resulting in the deaths of three passengers. The aircraft landed safely.
Description
The DC-3 landed safely after being shot at by an Israeli Spitfire fighter plane. Three passengers died in the attack.
Primary Cause
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