Muscat – Beirut

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°.