Israel | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While parked at Tel Aviv-Sde Dov Airport, the aircraft was stolen by Captain Haggai Morri (33) who attempted to defect. En route over Syria, he was driven off from Syrian airspace by Syrian fighters and eventually decided to commit suicide. The aircraft crashed on the west part of the Golan Heights and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Pilot's suicide.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28B-1 Agur in Israel

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1988

Type of aircraft:

Dornier DO.28A/B

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008

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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3115

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Crashed upon landing on an airport somewhere in Israel. No casualties.

Ground accident of a Nord 2501D Noratlas in Israel

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1973

Type of aircraft:

Nord 2501 Noratlas

Operator:

Registration:

4X-FAO/072

Flight Phase:

Parking

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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YOM:

1956

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Parked on apron, the airplane was completing an engine run with three technicians on board. The airplane jumped over the chocks, rolled for few meters before colliding with a concrete wall. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Israel

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1949

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-3

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Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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The crew was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. The airplane crash landed near a location called Kolunda (?) and was written off. There were no casualties.