18 fatalities

Fatal crash during approach to Jeddah-King Abdulaziz Airport (HZ-AAJ)

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HZ-AAJ) operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines - SAUDIA was involved in an aviation accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during landing or approach. 18 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed a few kilometers from the runway while on final approach to Jeddah, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Jeddah-King Abdulaziz Airport, a twin engine aircraft impacted the ground. The accident occurred several kilometers short of the active runway. At the time of the impact, the exact cause of the descent remained undetermined.

There were 18 fatalities recorded following the crash, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the event. No injuries were reported among survivors because there were none.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the impact remain unknown, as the investigation into the crash sequence has not identified a definitive reason for the aircraft to strike the ground before reaching the runway.