Boeing 747 excursion at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

No fatalities • Madinah, Saudi Arabia

A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 exited the runway and entered a sandy area during landing in Madinah.

What happened

On February 16, 2011, a Boeing 747-300, operating as HZ-AIS, was performing a scheduled passenger flight from King Khaled International Airport (OERK) in Riyadh to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (OEMA) in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

After landing on runway 17, the aircraft exited the runway at taxiway B and entered a sandy area. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. There were no injuries reported among the 260 passengers and 17 crewmembers on board.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Feb 2011 BOEING 747 300 accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia?

A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 exited the runway and entered a sandy area during landing in Madinah.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Feb 2011 BOEING 747 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Feb 2011 involved a BOEING 747 300, operated by SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES CORP, at Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?