Post-Takeoff Emergency Ditching Off Tel Aviv-Sde Dov Airport (4X-CMD)

Incident Overview and Immediate Response Following takeoff from Tel Aviv-Sde Dov Airport, the pilot reported technical problems during the climb and declared an emergency. The pilot elected to return to the airport but ultimately ditched the aircraft in the water a few dozen meters offshore. Both occupants were rescued from the water, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. The emergency was initiated by the pilot after encountering technical problems shortly after takeoff. The decision to return to the airport was made, but the aircraft was unable to reach the runway and was ditched offshore. ## Outcome Both occupants were rescued, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not provide a probable cause or further details on the technical problems encountered.