1 fatality

1990-07-13: Dornier DO.28A/B (4X-CFC/032) — Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir — Israel, Israel

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On July 13, 1990, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration 4X-CFC/032) operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir was involved in an aviation accident near Israel, Israel in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot intentionally crashed the aircraft following an aerial interception by Syrian fighters. 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.

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An aircraft was stolen from Tel Aviv-Sde Dov Airport by a pilot attempting to defect, resulting in a fatal crash in the Golan Heights.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was taken without authorization while stationary at Tel Aviv-Sde Dov Airport. The pilot, acting alone, took control of the plane in an attempt to defect from his home country.

During the flight path over Syrian territory, the aircraft encountered resistance from Syrian fighter jets. Following being intercepted and forced out of Syrian airspace, the pilot chose to end his life. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the western region of the Golan Heights. The incident resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed upon impact.

Findings

Investigations into the event concluded that the crash was the direct result of the pilot's intentional suicide following the interception of his flight by military aircraft.

Probable cause

The pilot intentionally crashed the aircraft following an aerial interception by Syrian fighters.