Madinah Airport Night Takeoff Crash (453)

Incident Overview On the night of the incident, an aircraft departed from Madinah-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport. During the climb-out phase following takeoff, one of the engines caught fire and subsequently exploded. The crew was unable to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in flames in a desert area located near the airport. All 89 occupants on board were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine fire and explosion on takeoff for unknown reasons. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the accident.