On January 22, 1959, a Convair CV-240 (registration JY-ACB) operated by Air Jordan was involved in an aviation accident near Amman, Jordan during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The captain descended below the minimum prescribed altitude in poor visibility. 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.
An airplane crashed near Dabouq, about 19 km from Amman-Marka Airport, after the captain descended below minimum altitude in low clouds, killing all four crew and six passengers and seriously injuring five.
Accident
While approaching Amman-Marka Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to low clouds. The captain decided to reduce his altitude in an attempt to establish visual contact with the ground. The airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area near Dabouq, approximately 19 km from the airport.
Casualties and Damage
All four crew members and six passengers were killed. Five other passengers were seriously injured.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: the captain descended below the minimum prescribed altitude in poor visibility.
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