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Aircraft Crash Near Haifa Airport (4X-AIY)

Haifa (חֵיפָה), IsraelTakeoff (climb)

On April 24, 1999, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration 4X-AIY) operated by Sky Club was involved in an aviation accident near Haifa (חֵיפָה), Israel during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 4X-AIY
Aircraft registered 4X-AIY. Photo: Markus Herzig / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed near Haifa Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine failure, killing the pilot and three skydivers and injuring six others.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft departed from Haifa Airport and experienced a loss of engine power while climbing to an altitude of approximately 300 feet. The engine subsequently failed, causing the aircraft to lose altitude and crash on the top of a hill near the airport. The accident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and three skydivers. Six other occupants sustained injuries in the crash. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure for unknown reasons. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Apr 1999 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Haifa (חֵיפָה), Israel?

An aircraft crashed near Haifa Airport shortly after takeoff due to an engine failure, killing the pilot and three skydivers and injuring six others.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Apr 1999 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Apr 1999 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration 4X-AIY, operated by Sky Club, at Haifa (חֵיפָה), Israel.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

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