Convair CV-340 crash, Jan 7, 1972, Jeddah Makkah l-Mukarr...
Convair CV-340 accident on January 7, 1972 near Jeddah Makkah l-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia with no fatalities.
- Date: January 7, 1972
- Aircraft: Convair CV-340
- Location: Jeddah Makkah l-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Saudia Convair CV-340 returned to Jeddah after technical problems shortly after takeoff. The landing on runway 33L was completed, but the aircraft veered off the runway and its nose gear collapsed on rough ground. All 15 occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.