No fatalities

Alwafeer Air Boeing 747-400 Exits Runway After Landing in Medina

Medina, Saudi Arabia

On December 12, 2010, a Boeing 747 400 operated by Al Wafeer Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 12, 2010, Alwafeer Air flight 1336, a Boeing 747-400 (HZ-AWA1), exited the left side of the runway after landing at Prince Mohammed Airport, Medina, damaging two right main gear tires. No injuries were reported among the 23 crew members.

Incident Details

On December 12, 2010, Alwafeer Air flight 1336, a Boeing 747-400, departed the left side of the runway following landing at Prince Mohammed Airport in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft, registered as HZ-AWA1, sustained damage to two tires on the right hand main landing gear. The 23 crew members on board were uninjured.

Aircraft Information

The Boeing 747-400 involved in the incident bears Saudi registration HZ-AWA1 and serial number 27672. It was operated by Alwafeer Air at the time of the event.

Investigation

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has initiated an investigation into the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2010 Boeing 747 400 accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia?

On December 12, 2010, Alwafeer Air flight 1336, a Boeing 747-400 (HZ-AWA1), exited the left side of the runway after landing at Prince Mohammed Airport, Medina, damaging two right main gear tires. No injuries were reported among the 23 crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2010 Boeing 747 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2010 involved a Boeing 747 400, operated by Al Wafeer Airlines, at Medina, Saudi Arabia.