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Aircraft damage following tire failure during landing in Benghazi (G-AKTZ)

Benghazi-Benina, LibyaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 27, 1957, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AKTZ) operated by Bahamas Helicopters was involved in an aviation accident near Benghazi-Benina, Libya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a tire failure occurring upon touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after a tire burst during its landing sequence at a desert airstrip near Benghazi.

What happened

During the landing phase of a flight into a desert region of Benghazi, the aircraft experienced a sudden failure of a tire. The resulting burst caused the plane to come to an abrupt halt on the surface. While the impact and subsequent movement resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage, there were no casualties reported.

All four occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident left the airframe in a condition that was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor identified in the incident was the bursting of a tire during the landing process.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a tire failure occurring upon touchdown.

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