304

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off the Khuriya Muriya Islands. All five occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

304

Registration

304

MSN

413

Year of Manufacture

1974

Date

August 3, 1976 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Khuriya Muriya Islands Dhofar Governorate

Region

Asia • Oman

Narrative Report

On August 3, 1976 at 12:00 AM, 304 experienced a crash involving Britten-Norman Islander, operated by Sultan of Oman Air Force, with the event recorded near Khuriya Muriya Islands Dhofar Governorate.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off the Khuriya Muriya Islands. All five occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 304, MSN 413, year of manufacture 1974.

Fatalities

Total

5

Crew

5

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off the Khuriya Muriya Islands. All five occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

5

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 5

Operational Details

Flight Type

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Flight Phase

Flight

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Asia • Oman

Aircraft Details

Registration

304

MSN

413

Year of Manufacture

1974