Aircraft Crash Near Haifa Airport (4X-AIY)

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.