No fatalities

Runway Excursion Involving Collision with Ground Equipment (B-52)

Ekron-Tel Nof AFB, IsraelLanding (descent or approach)

On September 30, 1948, a Noorduyn Norseman (registration B-52) operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir was involved in an aviation accident near Ekron-Tel Nof AFB, Israel during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during landing leading to runway excursion and collision with ground equipment. 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

An aircraft lost control during landing, veered off the runway, and struck a bulldozer. The incident resulted in no injuries but total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control immediately after touchdown. Unable to maintain alignment with the runway centerline, the airframe veered off the paved surface. As it moved into the surrounding area, it collided with a stationary bulldozer.

The impact and subsequent excursion resulted in significant structural damage to the aircraft. Despite the severity of the collision with the heavy ground equipment, there were no casualties reported among those on board or nearby. The extent of the damage rendered the airframe unserviceable, leading to its classification as a write-off.

Probable cause

Loss of control during landing leading to runway excursion and collision with ground equipment.