On June 18, 2012, a BOEING 747 300 operated by Mahan Air was involved in an aviation accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is investigating a Boeing 747 accident on June 18, 2012, with the NTSB assisting as the state of design.
Accident Notification
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GACA) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on June 18, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GACA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Investigation Details
All investigative information will be released by the GACA. No further details about the accident, including location, operator, registration, or injuries, have been disclosed by the investigating authority at this time.
Related events
Same aircraft family
3 Sep 2026 — BOEING 747 (Terra Avia)
15 Aug 2026 — BOEING 747 (China Airlines)
2 Aug 2026 — BOEING 747 (Silk Way West Airlines)
22 Jun 2026 — BOEING 747 (Silk Way West Airlines)
14 May 2026 — BOEING 747-428F (Skylease Cargo)
12 May 2026 — BOEING 747 (Aerostand Airlines)
10 Mar 2026 — BOEING 747 4KZF (ASL Airlines)
13 Nov 2025 — BOEING 747 243F (Fly Pro)
20 Oct 2025 — Boeing 747-481 (BDSF) (ACT Airlines, opf Emirates SkyCargo)
19 Oct 2025 — BOEING 747 (Emirates)
13 Aug 2025 — BOEING 747-8F (UPS)
10 Aug 2025 — BOEING 747-47UF
Same operator
29 Mar 2026 — Airbus A340-642 (Mahan Air)
29 Mar 2026 — Boeing 777-212ER (Mahan Air)
19 Jan 2022 — Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX (Mahan Air)
23 Jul 2020 — Airbus A310-304 (Mahan Air)
19 Jun 2016 — British Aerospace BAe-146-300 (Mahan Air)
What happened in the 18 Jun 2012 BOEING 747 300 accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is investigating a Boeing 747 accident on June 18, 2012, with the NTSB assisting as the state of design.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jun 2012 BOEING 747 300 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jun 2012 involved a BOEING 747 300, operated by Mahan Air, at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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