On August 19, 1979, a Boeing 707 (registration 5B-DAM) operated by Cyprus Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Bahrain, Bahrain during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine airplane landed hard on runway 30 at Bahrain-Muharraq Airport, causing the nose gear to collapse. All 81 occupants evacuated uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
A four-engine airplane experienced a hard landing on runway 30 at Bahrain-Muharraq Airport. The aircraft initially touched down firmly, then bounced before landing on its nose gear first. Upon contact with the runway, the nose gear collapsed, causing the airplane to slide forward on its nose for several hundred meters. It subsequently veered to the right and came to a stop.
Occupants and Damage
All 81 occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the incident.
Observed Flight Characteristics
According to the investigation, the aircraft appeared to be unstable during the final segment of the approach and landing.
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