No fatalities

Test Flight Accident in Beit She'an (4X-COJ)

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On January 21, 1970, an IAI 1124 Westwind (registration 4X-COJ) operated by Israel Aerospace Industries - IAI was involved in an aviation accident near Beit She'an, Israel in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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
Aircraft registered 4X-COJ
Aircraft registered 4X-COJ. Photo: Sky High internet Magazine / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

During a certification test flight, four crew members ejected from an aircraft that crashed in a field in Beit She'an. All occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft was conducting a test flight as part of a certification program. The flight was the third of its kind for this specific model. The crew consisted of two technicians and two pilots. During the flight, an unexpected situation occurred, prompting all four crew members to decide to bail out and abandon the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Beit She'an. All four occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the unexpected situation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jan 1970 IAI 1124 Westwind accident near Beit She'an, Israel?

During a certification test flight, four crew members ejected from an aircraft that crashed in a field in Beit She'an. All occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jan 1970 IAI 1124 Westwind accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jan 1970 involved an IAI 1124 Westwind, registration 4X-COJ, operated by Israel Aerospace Industries - IAI, at Beit She'an, Israel.