1963-04-18: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer (XL994) — Royal Air Force - RAF — Bu Hafafa, United Arab Emirates

8 fatalitiesBu Hafafa, United Arab EmiratesFlight

A training flight resulted in a crash in a desert region west of Bu Hafafa, leading to nine fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

During a local training mission, the crew experienced a sudden loss of control over the aircraft. The subsequent impact occurred within a desert landscape situated to the west of Bu Hafafa. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and one passenger sustained serious injuries.

Among those who lost their lives were four cadets representing the Military School of the Sultanat of Oman. The incident involved a total of nine occupants on board at the time of the crash.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the precise reason for the loss of aircraft control could not be determined.

Probable cause

Investigators were unable to establish the specific cause behind the loss of control during the flight.