On May 2, 1976, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration 4X-CCA) operated by Kanaf-Arkia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee), Israel in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of a wing flap necessitated an emergency descent and subsequent crash landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane performed an emergency landing north of the Sea of Galilee following a mechanical failure involving the aircraft's flaps.
What happened
During its flight, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft notified air traffic control of a technical malfunction involving the loss of a flap. Due to this mechanical issue, the pilot decided to execute an emergency landing at a nearby location.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in an area situated north of Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee). The impact resulted in the plane being damaged beyond repair.
Despite the severity of the crash, all individuals on board were able to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities and no serious injuries reported among the occupants following the incident.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the loss of a flap during the flight phase.
Probable cause
The loss of a wing flap necessitated an emergency descent and subsequent crash landing.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 May 1976 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee), Israel?
A twin-engine airplane performed an emergency landing north of the Sea of Galilee following a mechanical failure involving the aircraft's flaps.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 1976 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 May 1976 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration 4X-CCA, operated by Kanaf-Arkia Airlines, at Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee), Israel.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of a wing flap necessitated an emergency descent and subsequent crash landing.
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