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Cloud-Seeding Aircraft Belly Lands Near Bani Walid (5A-DBO)

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. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cloud-seeding aircraft departed Siirt for Tripoli and made an emergency belly landing 15 km south of Bani Walid after enroute technical problems. All five occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A cloud-seeding aircraft departed Siirt on a flight to Tripoli. During the flight, the crew is believed to have encountered technical problems and decided to attempt an emergency landing. ## Landing and Outcome The aircraft belly landed in a sandy area located 15 km south of Bani Walid and came to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Available Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the departure point, destination, and landing area. The probable cause is not stated in the source.

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

A cloud-seeding aircraft departed Siirt for Tripoli and made an emergency belly landing 15 km south of Bani Walid after enroute technical problems. All five occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

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

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