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Aircraft Accident at Tawi Atair Airfield (803)

Tawi Atair, OmanLanding (descent or approach)

On December 3, 1973, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 803) operated by Sultan of Oman Air Force (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman) was involved in an aviation accident near Tawi Atair, Oman during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is possible that the airplane landed short of runway threshold, causing damage to the undercarriage. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Tawi Atair Airfield, resulting in undercarriage collapse and total loss. The crew sustained injuries.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing at Tawi Atair Airfield, the aircraft lost control and veered off the runway. The undercarriage collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest damaged beyond repair. The crew was injured in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that it is possible the aircraft landed short of the runway threshold, which may have caused damage to the undercarriage. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location were provided in the source material. The probable cause remains a possibility rather than a definitive finding, as stated in the official report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Dec 1973 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Tawi Atair, Oman?

An aircraft veered off the runway after landing at Tawi Atair Airfield, resulting in undercarriage collapse and total loss. The crew sustained injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Dec 1973 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Dec 1973 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration 803, operated by Sultan of Oman Air Force (al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman), at Tawi Atair, Oman.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is possible that the airplane landed short of runway threshold, causing damage to the undercarriage.

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