Muscat – Beirut
Flight / Schedule
Muscat – Beirut
Aircraft
Avro 685 YorkRegistration
OD-ACO
MSN
1222
Year of Manufacture
1945
Date
May 24, 1961 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Muscat Muscat Governorate
Region
Asia • Oman
Coordinates
23.5672°, 58.6046°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 24, 1961 at 12:00 AM, Muscat – Beirut experienced a crash involving Avro 685 York, operated by TMA of Lebanon - Trans Mediterranean Airways, with the event recorded near Muscat Muscat Governorate.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll at Muscat Airport, the tire on the left main gear burst. The crew continued the takeoff and during initial climb, informed ATC of the situation and received the permission to return for a safe landing. On touchdown, the left main gear collapsed and the airplane slid for dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration OD-ACO, MSN 1222, year of manufacture 1945.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.5672°, 58.6046°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Muscat Airport, the tire on the left main gear burst. The crew continued the takeoff and during initial climb, informed ATC of the situation and received the permission to return for a safe landing. On touchdown, the left main gear collapsed and the airplane slid for dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Muscat – Beirut
Flight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Oman
Aircraft Details
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