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Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer in Muscat

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Operator:
Registration:
XM959
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
555
YOM:
1958
Location:
Muscat
Muscat Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft, based at RAF Sharjah, was landing on a salt/sand runway out on the muscat Oman border. Unfortunately the captain did not see the hole made by a Beverley and consequently the Twin finished up on its nose. There were no injurie but the aircraft was written off. Thanks to James Caister for his testimony.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-Dl in Al Azaiba

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AOFZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9131
YOM:
1943
Location:
Al Azaiba
Muscat Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Al Azaiba Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees, stalled and crashed 500 meters past the runway end. All 20 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power due to the carburetor air intake shutters had been selected to 'Hot air' instead of 'Ram air'. On other C-47 aircraft operated by Gulf Air, the air intake control levers were positioned the other way around.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in Muscat

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1962 at 1118 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ADA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Beirut – Muscat
MSN:
1311
YOM:
1946
Location:
Muscat
Muscat Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Muscat-Azaiba Airfield, the four engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the right and came to rest with its right main gear collapsed. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 in Muscat

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-4
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ADO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Beirut – Muscat
MSN:
42949
YOM:
1946
Location:
Muscat
Muscat Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Muscat Airport, the four engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. All four crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the crew who continued the approach at an insufficient altitude.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Muscat

Date & Time: May 24, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ACO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Muscat – Beirut
MSN:
1222
YOM:
1945
Location:
Muscat
Muscat Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Muscat Airport, the tire on the left main gear burst. The crew continued the takeoff and during initial climb, informed ATC of the situation and received the permission to return for a safe landing. On touchdown, the left main gear collapsed and the airplane slid for dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear on touchdown following a tire burst.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 at Firq AFB

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Valetta
Operator:
Registration:
VW817
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
378
YOM:
1949
Location:
Firq AFB
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, a tire burst. The airplane went out of control and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. There were no injuries.
Probable cause:
Tire burst on landing.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A Dakota III near Salalah: 32 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KG690
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Riyan - Salalah
MSN:
13557
YOM:
1944
Location:
Salalah
Dhofar Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
32
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Riyan to Salalah on behalf of the 44th SAAF Squadron, carrying five crew members and 27 passengers, among them locals. While approaching Salalah from the west in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain, crashed and exploded about 48 km west of Salalah. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 32 occupants were killed. The wreckage was found about 630 feet above sea level.
Crew:
Lt C. J. K. Schutte, pilot,
Lt J. H. Glenny, copilot,
Lt G. C. Pennington, observer,
Cpl R. Hosmer, wireless operator,
Cpl R. B. Boraine, wireless operator.
Probable cause:
Pilot was well briefed at both Sheikh Othman and Riyan in correct approaches to Salalah and was instructed that in thick weather only safe approach to Salalah was on bearing between 300° and 360°. Pilot was approaching Salalah on a bearing of 051° which is unsafe in thick weather unless approach is made at not less than 5,000 feet. It was impossible to ascertain from the wreckage whether there had been engine trouble but assumed not as aircraft was in good w/t communication with Salalah immediately before crash and made no distress signals.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Salalah

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-93340
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13241
YOM:
1944
Location:
Salalah
Dhofar Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off following an engine failure. Occupant fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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