No fatalities

1997-12-23: Fokker F27 Friendship (5A-DBO) — Libyan Arab Airlines — Bani Walid, Libya

Bani Walid, LibyaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 23, 1997, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5A-DBO) operated by Libyan Arab Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bani Walid, Libya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew initiated an emergency landing due to encountering technical problems during the flight. 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 cloud-seeding flight departing from Siirt performed an emergency landing in a sandy area south of Bani Walid following technical difficulties.

What happened

A mission involving a cloud-seeding aircraft originated in Siirt, with the intended destination being Tripoli. During the transit, the crew experienced mechanical issues that necessitated an unplanned descent.

In response to these complications, the flight crew attempted to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft performed a belly landing within a desert region situated approximately 15 km south of Bani Walid. Following the impact with the sandy terrain, the plane came to a complete stop.

Outcomes

Despite the severity of the landing, all five occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While there were no casualties, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

The crew initiated an emergency landing due to encountering technical problems during the flight.