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Muscat Governorate

Crash of a Boeing 737-33A in Muscat

Date & Time: Feb 11, 2013 at 1325 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AP-BEH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sialkot - Muscat
MSN:
25504/2341
YOM:
1992
Flight number:
PK259
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
107
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Sialkot, the crew completed the approach to Muscat-Seeb Runway 26L. After touchdown, while decelerating, the left main gear collapsed, causing the left engine to struck the ground. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest on the left edge of the runway. All 114 occupants evacuated uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer in Muscat

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1967
Operator:
Registration:
XM959
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
555
YOM:
1958
Country:
Region:
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
Operator:
Registration:
G-AOFZ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
9131
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ADA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beirut – Muscat
MSN:
1311
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ADO
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beirut – Muscat
MSN:
42949
YOM:
1946
Country:
Region:
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:
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ACO
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Muscat – Beirut
MSN:
1222
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
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.