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Training aircraft crash shortly after takeoff at Jalibah Air Force Base (J552)

Jalibah AFB, IraqTakeoff (climb)

On April 12, 1924, a De Havilland DH.9 (registration J552) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Jalibah AFB, Iraq during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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 military training aircraft stalled during initial climb after departing Jalibah Air Force Base, resulting in a fatal crash that killed both occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training mission. The crew departed from Jalibah AFB and was in the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff. During this stage of flight, the airplane experienced a stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed to the ground and immediately burst into flames. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the contributing factors or the official conclusions of the investigation. It confirms only that the stall occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Jalibah AFB.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.

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