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Supply aircraft forced to make emergency landing near Jahra due to poor weather (L4667)

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On June 26, 1942, an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford (registration L4667) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Jahra, Kuwait in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Adverse weather conditions during a supply mission forced an emergency landing that resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

A supply mission aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions, forcing an emergency landing near Jahra. The airframe was destroyed, but all three crew members survived without injury.

What happened

During a scheduled supply operation, the pilot faced deteriorating meteorological conditions that necessitated an immediate response. Unable to continue the flight safely, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure in the vicinity of Jahra, located approximately 39 kilometers southwest of Kuwait City.

The impact and subsequent events resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the airframe, the situation remained non-fatal. All three individuals on board managed to evacuate the wreckage and escaped without sustaining any injuries.

Probable cause

Adverse weather conditions during a supply mission forced an emergency landing that resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jun 1942 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident near Jahra, Kuwait?

A supply mission aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions, forcing an emergency landing near Jahra. The airframe was destroyed, but all three crew members survived without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jun 1942 Airspeed AS.10 Oxford accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jun 1942 involved an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford, registration L4667, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Jahra, Kuwait.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Adverse weather conditions during a supply mission forced an emergency landing that resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.

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