4 fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash During Bombing Mission Near Amman (B-51)

Amman, JordanFlight

On May 10, 1948, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration B-51) operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir was involved in an aviation accident near Amman, Jordan in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Bait Mahseer, a suburb of Amman, during a bombing mission related to the Independence War of Israel. All four occupants on board were killed in the incident.

What happened

During the period of the Independence War of Israel, a single-engine aircraft was conducting a bombing operation. The flight ended in a crash at Bait Mahseer, which is located as a suburb of Amman. The specific circumstances leading to the accident are not documented in the available records. As a result of the impact, all four occupants were killed. The fatalities included two pilots, referred to generally as part of the crew, along with two other individuals on board.

Findings

The source material does not provide detailed technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or specific operational errors. It is noted that the crash occurred in unknown circumstances while the aircraft was engaged in its mission.