Royal Saudi Air Force

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The four engine aircraft was completing the transfer of 95 Senegalese soldiers engaged in the Gulf War. While approaching Ras al-Mishab Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to heavy black smoke coming from the oil wells set on fire. The crew descended too low when the airplane struck the ground and crashed few km from the airfield. Three passengers were injured while 98 other occupants were killed.

BAe Jetstream 31

On final approach to Dhahran Airport, the twin engine aircraft lost height and crashed on the top of a hill located few km from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. Crew fate unknown.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The crew was completing a local training mission at Riyadh-King Khaled Airport on behalf of the 16th squadron. On final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion few hundred meters short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Following a night takeoff at Madinah-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, while climbing, one of the engine caught fire and exploded. The crew was unable to attempt an emergency landing and the airplane crashed in flames in a desert area located near the airport. All 89 occupants were killed.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

The crew was completing a local training flight at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames 200 meters short of runway. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.