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Boeing 707-123(B), with MSN 17628, LN& 7 is written off (extensively damaged beyond repair)

Date:
19 August 1979
Local time:
?
Aircraft:
Passenger airplane
Model:
Boeing 707-123(B)
Registration:
5B-DAM
Serial number:
MSN 17628, LN& 7
Operator:
Cyprus Airways
FirstFlight:
5 October 1958
Description: The airplane was bound for a regular flight. During the landing at the Bahrain International Airport the front landing gear hit the runway and collapsed. The pilot lost control of the vehicle, the airplane veered off the runway and stopped shortly after. The aircraft was damaged beyound repair.
Fate:
Written off
Location:
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Crew+Passengers:
8+58
Fatalities:
0+0
Injuries:
0+0
Survivors:
8+58
The accident is confirmed by the authorities and the final investigation is complete.