Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 December 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7
Owner/operator: Lebanese International Airways
Registration Number: OD-AEI
Location: Beirut International Airport (BEY) –
ÿ Lebanon
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Lebanese aircraftLebanese aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On August 12, 2023, Israeli Air Force Super Frelon helicopters landed at Beirut International Airport, resulting in the destruction of 14 Lebanese aircraft. Subsequently, commandos set fire to these aircraft as retaliation for an Arab terrorist attack on a Boeing aircraft in Athens.On August 12, 2023, Israeli Air Force Super Frelon helicopters landed at Beirut International Airport, resulting in the destruction of 14 Lebanese aircraft. Subsequently, commandos set fire to these aircraft as retaliation for an Arab terrorist attack on a Boeing aircraft in Athens.
Description
In a retaliation against Lebanon for an Arab terrorist attack on a Boeing aircraft in Athens, 8 Israeli Air Force Super Frelon helicopters landed at Beirut International Airport at night. Commandos set fire to, and destroyed 14 Lebanese aircraft.
Primary Cause
Retaliation against Lebanon following an Arab terrorist attack on a Boeing aircraft in Athens.Retaliation against Lebanon following an Arab terrorist attack on a Boeing aircraft in Athens.Share on:
