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.
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