4X-ATK

On June 18, 2001 at 12:00 AM, 4X-ATK experienced a crash involving ATR42-300, operated by Israir, with the event recorded near Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Tel Aviv District.

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

42 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 42 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: 39, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On approach to Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion Intl Airport, the right main gear remained stuck in its wheel well. The crew informed ATC about the situation and continued the approach. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for few dozen metres then veered off runway to the right and came to rest. All 42 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 4X-ATK, MSN 073, year of manufacture 1987.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 32.0939°, 34.8227°.