G-AOFZ

On August 17, 1966 at 12:00 AM, G-AOFZ experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Gulf Aviation - Oman, with the event recorded near Al Azaiba Muscat Governorate.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

20 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 20 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. 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.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-AOFZ, MSN 9131, year of manufacture 1943.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 23.5899°, 58.3630°.