On July 25, 2000, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 348) operated by Royal Jordanian Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near King Hussein AFB (Mafraq), Jordan in flight. 13 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine aircraft flying a local training mission for Jordan Special Forces crashed near King Hussein AFB after entering an uncontrolled descent, killing all 13 occupants. The crew attempted to avoid power cables before the crash.
Accident Details
A four-engine aircraft, operating a local training mission on behalf of the Jordan Special Forces, crashed near King Hussein Air Force Base. The aircraft had been dispatched from the base for the mission. While flying at an altitude of 1,000 feet in the vicinity of the airbase, the crew encountered an unexpected situation that led to an uncontrolled descent. At low height, the crew performed a last correction maneuver in an attempt to avoid power cables, but the aircraft subsequently crashed in a huge explosion.
Occupants
All 13 occupants onboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.
Reported Issues
It was reported that the crew encountered unknown technical problems prior to the crash.