On October 7, 2007, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain operated by Syrian National Topographic Institute was involved in an aviation accident near Moadamiyeh, Syria in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into a wall while the crew was attempting an emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training flight in Damascus ended in a fatal crash after the crew encountered technical difficulties during an attempted emergency landing.
What happened
During a local training mission in the vicinity of Damascus, the flight crew encountered unexpected technical malfunctions while operating the aircraft. In an effort to manage the situation, the pilots attempted to perform an emergency landing within an olive grove. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a wall, resulting in a high-impact collision.
Findings
The incident occurred during the landing phase of the flight.
The crash was precipitated by technical problems encountered by the crew.
The impact with a wall during the emergency descent led to the deaths of all three occupants.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed into a wall while the crew was attempting an emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Oct 2007 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Moadamiyeh, Syria?
A training flight in Damascus ended in a fatal crash after the crew encountered technical difficulties during an attempted emergency landing.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 2007 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Oct 2007 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, operated by Syrian National Topographic Institute, at Moadamiyeh, Syria.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft crashed into a wall while the crew was attempting an emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions.
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