No fatalities

1975-09-16: Douglas DC-3 (7O-ABP) — Alyemda Yemen Airlines — Beihan, Yemen

Beihan, YemenLanding (descent or approach)

On September 16, 1975, a Douglas DC-3 (registration 7O-ABP) operated by Alyemda Yemen Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Beihan, Yemen during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781229848Data APIEditorial standards

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.