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Aircraft Crash at Aleppo-Nejrab Airport (YK-ACB)

Aleppo, SyriaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 6, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration YK-ACB) operated by Syrianair - Syrian Arab Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Aleppo, Syria during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 crashed into a building and stalled during a low final approach in marginal weather at Aleppo-Nejrab Airport, killing eight occupants and injuring 11 others.

Incident Overview During a final approach to Aleppo-Nejrab Airport, the flight crew encountered marginal weather conditions. Due to limited visibility, the aircraft was reported to be too low when it struck a building. Following the impact, the aircraft stalled and crashed a few hundred yards short of the runway threshold. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 11 injuries among the occupants. It was reported that the crew was completing the approach below the glide path at the time of the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name is provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Feb 1967 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Aleppo, Syria?

An aircraft crashed into a building and stalled during a low final approach in marginal weather at Aleppo-Nejrab Airport, killing eight occupants and injuring 11 others.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Feb 1967 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Feb 1967 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration YK-ACB, operated by Syrianair - Syrian Arab Airlines, at Aleppo, Syria.

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