On June 25, 1948, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration G-AGOP) operated by Iraq Petroleum Transport Company was involved in an aviation accident near Syria, Syria in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.
Aircraft made an emergency landing in a desert area southeast of Syria while en route to Damascus, resulting in total loss but no injuries.
What happened
During a flight destined for Damascus, the pilot was compelled to execute an emergency landing due to operational constraints. The aircraft touched down in a remote desert region situated in the southeast of Syria. Following the impact and subsequent stop, the airframe sustained significant structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, both individuals on board survived the incident without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical conclusions or contributing factors regarding the mechanical failure or pilot error that necessitated the emergency descent. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft and the survival of the occupants.
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