No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash lands near Rutbah Wells (G-ADNG)

Ruţbah Wells (Ar Ruţbah), IraqFlight

On March 10, 1936, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-ADNG) operated by Iraq Petroleum Transport Company was involved in an aviation accident near Ruţbah Wells (Ar Ruţbah), Iraq in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Technical problems encountered during approach forced an emergency landing. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in a desert area 50 km west of Rutbah Wells after encountering technical issues during approach. All six occupants evacuated safely, though the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

During the approach phase to En route Ruţbah Wells, the pilot reported experiencing operational difficulties that necessitated an immediate emergency response. Unable to continue the flight or land at the intended destination, the crew executed a forced landing in a remote desert location situated approximately 50 km west of Ruţbah Wells.

The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash landing, all six occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage safely without sustaining injuries.

Findings

The incident was triggered by technical problems encountered while approaching the waypoint. The specific nature of these mechanical or system failures is not detailed in the available records, but they directly led to the decision to abandon the flight and execute an emergency landing in unpopulated terrain.

Probable cause

Technical problems encountered during approach forced an emergency landing.