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Fatal Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Dhahran Airport (2102)

Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 14, 1989, a BAe Jetstream 31 (registration 2102) operated by Royal Saudi Air Force (القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية) was involved in an aviation accident near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The assumption that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure was not ruled out. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on a hill near Dhahran Airport during final approach, killing all five occupants. The official investigation did not rule out engine failure as a cause.

Incident Overview and Outcome During final approach to Dhahran Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost altitude and impacted the top of a hill located a few kilometers from the airfield. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all five people on board were killed. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation stated that the assumption that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure was not ruled out. No other probable cause or contributing factors are specified in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Oct 1989 BAe Jetstream 31 accident near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on a hill near Dhahran Airport during final approach, killing all five occupants. The official investigation did not rule out engine failure as a cause.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 1989 BAe Jetstream 31 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Oct 1989 involved a BAe Jetstream 31, registration 2102, operated by Royal Saudi Air Force (القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية), at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The assumption that the loss of control was the consequence of an engine failure was not ruled out.

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