Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a flight from Amman to London, with intermediate stops at Beirut and Athens. On board were four high-ranking officers of the Jordanian Air Force (also referred to as the Arab Legion Air Force) traveling on behalf of the Jordanian Government, along with two crew members.
Crash and Search Efforts
While overflying Turkey, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain in the Taurus Mountain Range, approximately 30 kilometers southwest of Karaman. After the aircraft failed to arrive in Athens, search and rescue operations were initiated. However, these operations were suspended several days later when no trace of the aircraft or its six occupants could be found.
Discovery of Wreckage
The wreckage was eventually spotted in an isolated area six months after the accident. All six occupants were confirmed to have been killed in the crash.