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Abu Dhabi (إمارة أبو ظبي)
Crash of an Airbus A320-212 in Abu Dhabi
Date & Time:
Mar 10, 1997 at 1056 LT
Operator:
Registration:
A4O-EM
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Muscat – Abu Dhabi – Bahrain – Cairo
MSN:
536
YOM:
1995
Flight number:
GF071
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
107
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 31 at Abu Dhabi Airport, just before V1, the aircraft started to vibrate and longitudinal control was lost. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiate an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear and came to a halt few dozen metres further. On impact, the cockpit and both engines were almost destroyed and the left wing broke in two.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the vibration during the takeoff roll was the consequence of a tyre burst.
Crash of a Piper PA-31P-425 Pressurized Navajo in Delma Island: 4 killed
Date & Time:
May 15, 1990
Registration:
SP-FNA
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Delma Island - Delma Island
MSN:
31-7400202
YOM:
1974
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was returning to Delma Island Airport following a cartography mission over the area. On final, the aircraft went out of control and crashed short of runway, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on short final for unknown reasons.
Crash of a Boeing 737-2P6 in Abu Dhabi: 112 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 23, 1983 at 1530 LT
Operator:
Registration:
A4O-BK
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Karachi – Abu Dhabi – Doha
MSN:
21734
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
GF771
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
106
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
112
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Karachi, the aircraft was approaching Abu Dhabi-Al Bateen Airport in good weather conditions. On short final, the aircraft exploded and crashed shot of runway, bursting into flames. There were no survivors among the 112 occupants. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a bomb that exploded in the cargo compartment. Nevertheless, an ATC controller who was working at Abu Dhabi-Al Bateen Airport at the time of the accident later reported the aircraft had been mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air missile after UAE soldiers were performing exercises in the vicinity of Al Bateen International Airport.
