Emergency belly landing of cloud-seeding aircraft near Bani Walid

No fatalities • Bani Walid, Libya • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-12-23 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Bani Walid, Libya?

A cloud-seeding flight departing from Siirt performed an emergency landing in a sandy area south of Bani Walid following technical difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-12-23 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-12-23 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 5A-DBO, operated by Libyan Arab Airlines, at Bani Walid, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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