No fatalities

1990-11-21: Fokker F27 Friendship (5A-DBN) — Libyan Arab Airlines — Al Abraq (Labrak), Libya

Al Abraq (Labrak), LibyaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 1990, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5A-DBN) operated by Libyan Arab Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Al Abraq (Labrak), Libya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A special flight for the Libyan Red Crescent experienced a hard landing, causing left main gear collapse, wing separation, and fire. All five occupants were injured.

Incident Overview

Aircraft operating a special flight for the Libyan Red Crescent was on approach when air traffic control instructed the crew to hold for 40 minutes due to poor weather conditions. After completing the holding pattern, the crew initiated the approach, but visibility remained poor as the weather did not improve.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft landed hard, causing the left main landing gear to collapse. The left wing subsequently struck the ground and was torn off up to the engine. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left, came to rest, and burst into flames.

Injuries and Damage

All five occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.