On September 9, 1956, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration JY-ABV) operated by Jordan International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Amman, Jordan during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported technical problems and was cleared for an emergency landing. During descent with gear up, the aircraft struck a hill, crashed, and burned. One passenger died, ten were injured.
Incident Overview
An aircraft operated from Amman-Marka Airport experienced a serious accident following an emergency landing attempt. The flight had just departed when the pilot informed air traffic control of technical problems and received permission to return for an emergency landing.
Sequence of Events
The pilot completed a circuit and initiated a descent toward the runway. However, the aircraft was still in a gear-up configuration. While descending, it struck the top of a hill located a few kilometers short of the runway threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to go out of control, and it subsequently crashed in flames.
Aftermath
Emergency services responded to the crash site. One passenger was killed, and ten other individuals sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire that engulfed the wreckage. The accident remains under investigation.