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Aircraft Crash in Desert Near Jeddah

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 22, 1971, an Ilyushin II-14 operated by Iraqi Government was involved in an aviation accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying Iraqi government officials crashed 5 km short of the runway during an emergency landing attempt near Jeddah. Engine failure occurred on approach. Fatalities were reported but not confirmed by authorities.

Accident Details

An aircraft on a special flight from Baghdad to Khartoum, with an intermediate stop in Jeddah, crashed in a desert area approximately 5 km short of the runway. The aircraft was carrying officials from the Iraqi Government. On approach, the engines failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed.

Occupants

Several fatalities were reported, but no official confirmation was provided by Saudi or Iraqi authorities. The following individuals were reported to be on board: Mohammed Suleiman (Bath Party), Salah Saleh (Iraqi Army), and Hammoudi el-Izzawi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The exact number of occupants and the extent of injuries remain unknown.

Official Response

No information regarding the accident has been released by the Saudi or Iraqi Authorities.

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