DCA11WA033

NTSB accident investigation · Boeing 747 · Madinah, Saudi Arabia · February 16, 2011

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
February 16, 2011
Place
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Injuries
278 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
HZ-AISBoeing 747
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Parties
FAA, Boeing
Case key
78562

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Factual narrative

On February 16, 2011, a Saudi Arabian Airlines, Boeing 747-300, registration HZ-AIS, exited the runway at taxiway B and entered the sandy area after landing on runway 17 at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (OEMA), Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There were no injuries to the 260 passengers and 17 crewmembers onboard, but the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from King Khaled International Airport (OERK), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The investigation is being conducted by the General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane. All requests for information should be directed to: General Authority of Civil Aviation Safety Department P.O. Box 887, Jeddah, 21421 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Phone: +966-2-685-5509

Aircraft

Registration
HZ-AIS
Reported as
Boeing 747 (300)
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial
Operator
Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp
Registered owner
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Transport
Departed
OERK · Riyadh
Destination
OMEL · Madinah
Flight plan
Unknown
Airport
OMEL · Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, runway 17