3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Janook Airfield (802)

Janook, OmanTakeoff (climb)

On May 19, 1973, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 802) operated by Sultan of Oman Air Force (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman) was involved in an aviation accident near Janook, Oman during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident remains unknown. 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.

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

A flight departing from Janook Airfield crashed during its takeoff phase, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

During a departure from Janook Airfield, an unidentified aircraft experienced a fatal accident. The incident occurred while the plane was in the takeoff phase of flight. The impact resulted in three fatalities, claiming the lives of the entire onboard crew, which included the pilot, the copilot, and a quartermaster.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain undetermined at this time. There is currently no information available regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or any environmental factors that may have contributed to the loss of control during the takeoff roll.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains unknown.