Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 February 1956
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Registration Number: HZ-AAO
Location: Najran –
ÿ Saudi Arabia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary landing gear systemPrimary landing gear system
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in extensive damage beyond repair.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in extensive damage beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a takeoff accident.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.Share on:
