Accident Overview
On 18 September 2023, DHL flight 160 (ES 160), a Boeing 767-300 aircraft registered as A9C-DHAB, sustained structural damage during landing on runway 16 at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BRHIA/OLBA) in Lebanon. The aircraft was operating a cargo flight.
Investigation
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport appointed an Investigation Committee (IC) and an Investigator in Charge (IIC) to examine the accident. The State of Registry/Operator (Bahrain) and the State of Manufacturer (United States) were invited to send accredited representatives. A preliminary report was released on 18 October 2023. The final investigation report was published on 18 September 2025.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in structural damage to the fuselage. The report documents damage to the left and right sides of the fuselage, including wrinkles and buckling in the external skin and upper crown area. The nose wheel assembly experienced significant loads during the landing, as detailed in load calculations.
Findings
The investigation analyzed flight recorder data, crew information, and maintenance records. The report includes safety recommendations for the operator and ICAO. The probable cause of the structural damage was not explicitly stated in the available source material.