Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 January 1959
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-2
Owner/operator: Air Jordan
Registration Number: JY-ACB
Location: 4,5 km NW of Wadi-es-Sir –
ÿ Jordan
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Convair aircraft, specifically its flight control systems, landing gear, or structural components.Convair aircraft, specifically its flight control systems, landing gear, or structural components.
Category: Accident
A Convair aircraft struck trees approximately 11.85 miles from its intended destination in Amman, Jordan. The impact resulted in damage to the aircraft.A Convair aircraft struck trees approximately 11.85 miles from its intended destination in Amman, Jordan. The impact resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Description
While trying to fly below the clouds to Amman, the Convair struck some trees and crashed, 11,85 miles from its destination.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight, potentially involving a loss of control or a structural issue.Mechanical failure during flight, potentially involving a loss of control or a structural issue.Share on:
