Aircraft accident near Usran, Saudi Arabia

2 fatalities • Usran, Saudi Arabia • Landing (descent or approach)

A Beechcraft 18 crashed into a mountainside during an approach to Usran, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

A flight intended for the inspection of various regional projects ended in a fatal crash near Usran. The journey began at Khamis Mushait Airport, where the passengers originally arrived via a Hawker Siddeley HS.121. Due to requirements for the next leg of the trip, the travelers transferred to a Beechcraft 18 to reach Usran, a location lacking formal aerodrome facilities.

As the aircraft approached the destination, approximately 45 km southeast of Khamis Mushait, it descended too close to the terrain. The plane struck a mountain slope, which led to the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities in the accident, involving both the pilot and the passenger.

Findings

  • The aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the landing site.
  • Impact with terrain caused the destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope because it was flying too low during its approach to Usran.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-09-03 Beechcraft G18S accident near Usran, Saudi Arabia?

A Beechcraft 18 crashed into a mountainside during an approach to Usran, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-09-03 Beechcraft G18S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-09-03 involved a Beechcraft G18S, registration HZ-IBN, operated by Saudi Binladin Group, at Usran, Saudi Arabia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope because it was flying too low during its approach to Usran.

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