Muscat Governorate

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Military

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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555

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1958

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The aircraft, based at RAF Sharjah, was landing on a salt/sand runway out on the muscat Oman border. Unfortunately the captain did not see the hole made by a Beverley and consequently the Twin finished up on its nose. There were no injurie but the aircraft was written off. Thanks to James Caister for his testimony.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-Dl in Al Azaiba

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1966

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G-AOFZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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MSN:

9131

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1943

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Shortly after takeoff from Al Azaiba Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees, stalled and crashed 500 meters past the runway end. All 20 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Loss of engine power due to the carburetor air intake shutters had been selected to 'Hot air' instead of 'Ram air'. On other C-47 aircraft operated by Gulf Air, the air intake control levers were positioned the other way around.

Crash of an Avro 685 York I in Muscat

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1962 at 1118 LT

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Avro 685 York

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OD-ADA

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Cargo

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Beirut – Muscat

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1311

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1946

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Upon landing at Muscat-Azaiba Airfield, the four engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the right and came to rest with its right main gear collapsed. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 in Muscat

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1962

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Douglas DC-4

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OD-ADO

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Cargo

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Beirut – Muscat

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42949

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1946

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On final approach to Muscat Airport, the four engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. All four crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Poor judgement on part of the crew who continued the approach at an insufficient altitude.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Muscat

Date & Time: May 24, 1961

Type of aircraft:

Avro 685 York

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OD-ACO

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Cargo

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