HZ-AAU — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

January 7, 1972AccidentHull loss
After takeoff from Jeddah-King Abdulaziz Airport, while climbing, the crew reported technical problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final, the copilot extended flaps to an angle of 17° and the landing was properly completed on runway 33L.
Convair CV-340
It was determined that a technical problem occurred on an engine after a n°1 cylinder exhaust valve held in the open position. The crew was unaware of the the hydraulic system failure, which was considered as a contributing factor. Full accident record