Aircraft nose-over incident at Beihan Airport

No fatalities • Beihan, Yemen • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after nosediving during the landing phase at Beihan Airport, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

During the landing sequence at Beihan Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden nose-over event. The impact caused the plane to come to rest on its nose. Following the incident, all individuals on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage.

While there were no fatalities reported, the accident resulted in five injuries among the occupants. The structural damage sustained by the aircraft was so severe that it was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the aircraft tipping forward during the landing phase were not detailed in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-09-16 Douglas DC-3 accident near Beihan, Yemen?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after nosediving during the landing phase at Beihan Airport, resulting in several injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-09-16 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-09-16 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration 7O-ABP, operated by Alyemda Yemen Airlines, at Beihan, Yemen.

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