On May 1, 1953, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration TJ-ABJ) operated by Air Jordan was involved in an aviation accident near Amman, Jordan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control during the takeoff roll, causing it to veer off the runway and strike a utility pole. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, striking an electrical pole and resulting in the destruction of the airframe.
What happened
While performing a takeoff roll, a twin engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of directional control. The aircraft swung sideways and departed the prepared runway surface.
During the excursion, the plane collided with an electrical standard located near the airfield. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, leading to the total destruction of the aircraft. There were no specific details provided regarding injuries or fatalities in this instance.
Findings
The aircraft veered off the runway during the initial phase of takeoff.
The collision with an electric standard was the primary event leading to the loss of the airframe.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost directional control during the takeoff roll, causing it to veer off the runway and strike a utility pole.
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