Vickers Viscount crash, Feb 23, 1964, Beirut Beirut Gover...
Vickers Viscount accident on February 23, 1964 near Beirut Beirut Governorate, Lebanon with no fatalities.
- Date: February 23, 1964
- Aircraft: Vickers Viscount
- Location: Beirut Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A United Arab Airlines Vickers Viscount on a scheduled flight from Cairo landed heavily at Beirut in heavy rain and strong crosswinds. A downdraft on short final caused a hard landing, the right main gear sheared off, and the aircraft veered off the runway. All occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.