Haifa District | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

After takeoff from Haifa Airport, while climbing to a height of about 300 feet, the engine lost power then failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed on the top of a hill near the airport. The pilot and three skydivers were killed while six other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander in Haifa

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1995

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

Operator:

Registration:

4X-CCO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Haifa - Larnaca

MSN:

139

YOM:

1969

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Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll on runway 34, at a speed of 65 mph, the pilot pulled up on the control column to rotate. The nose gear lifted off briefly before touching down again. In such conditions, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance (the aircraft already rolled for 2/3 of the runway), the aircraft overran and came to rest in a rocky and bushy area. All 11 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the pilot failed to prepare the flight according to procedures. No weight & balance sheet was calculated prior to departure. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was above MTOW and its CofG was too far forward the permissible limit.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Haifa

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1940

Type of aircraft:

Bristol 142 Blenheim

Operator:

Registration:

K7180

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Bombing

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Haifa - Haifa

MSN:

8133

YOM:

1938

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Circumstances:

On final approach to Haifa, the airplane impacted the ground and crashed into a fence. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and all three crew members were injured.
Crew:
Sgt E. B. Childs,
F/Sgt K. Fridd,
Sgt J. Westwater.