No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport (TJ-ABA)

Jerusalem-Atarot, IsraelTakeoff (climb)

On October 31, 1950, an Airspeed AS.65 Consul (registration TJ-ABA) operated by Air Jordan was involved in an aviation accident near Jerusalem-Atarot, Israel during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the occupants.

What happened

During a takeoff attempt at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport, an aircraft experienced a crash. The incident occurred while the plane was in the initial phase of flight, specifically during the takeoff sequence. Although the impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, all six occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage without any reported fatalities.

Findings

At this time, the specific reason for the accident remains undetermined. There is currently no official information regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that led to the crash during the takeoff roll.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Oct 1950 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident near Jerusalem-Atarot, Israel?

An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1950 Airspeed AS.65 Consul accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Oct 1950 involved an Airspeed AS.65 Consul, registration TJ-ABA, operated by Air Jordan, at Jerusalem-Atarot, Israel.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident at Jerusalem-Atarot Airport is currently unknown.