Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 20 May 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Liban
Location: Amman-Marka International Airport (ADJ/OJAM) –
ÿ Jordan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 27
Component Affected: Air Lebanon airliner’s aircraft systems, specifically the engine or control systems.Air Lebanon airliner’s aircraft systems, specifically the engine or control systems.
Category: Accident
An Air Lebanon airliner experienced an emergency landing and subsequent fire on the ground. All occupants escaped without injuries.An Air Lebanon airliner experienced an emergency landing and subsequent fire on the ground. All occupants escaped without injuries.
Description
“An Air Lebanon airliner” made an emergency landing and burned on the ground. Occupants escaped without injuries. Type not reported, fate ?
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to a rapid descent and fire.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to a rapid descent and fire.Share on:
