2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Takeoff Roll After Left Engine Failure (JY-AEW)

Riyadh-King Abdulaziz, Saudi ArabiaTakeoff (climb)

On April 28, 1977, a Learjet 35 (registration JY-AEW) operated by Arab Wings was involved in an aviation accident near Riyadh-King Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia during takeoff. 2 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during the takeoff roll after the crew lost control following a left engine starter failure. Both pilots were killed in the accident.

Incident Overview During the start-up phase, the flight crew encountered technical issues with the left engine, which failed to run due to a starter malfunction. The crew decided to initiate the takeoff procedure with the left engine inoperative and planned to perform an airstart. During the takeoff roll, just before rotation, the crew lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a crash. Both pilots were killed in the accident. ## Operational Details The accident occurred during the takeoff roll, with the left engine inoperative due to a starter failure. The crew's decision to proceed with the takeoff and attempt an airstart led to a loss of control just before rotation. The specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, and location are not provided in the source material.