Incident Overview
Date: Friday 9 February 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Registration Number: HZ-AAE
Location: –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, altitude and attitude control)Aircraft Control System (specifically, altitude and attitude control)
Category: Accident
A small private jet experienced a sudden loss of altitude and control during routine flight near a mountain range. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, resulting in a minor impact with terrain. The aircraft was deemed unlikely to recover.A small private jet experienced a sudden loss of altitude and control during routine flight near a mountain range. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, resulting in a minor impact with terrain. The aircraft was deemed unlikely to recover.
Description
Probably written off.
Primary Cause
Loss of altitude and control due to a sudden, unexpected change in atmospheric conditions and pilot error.Loss of altitude and control due to a sudden, unexpected change in atmospheric conditions and pilot error.Share on:
