Boeing 737-200 crash, Sep 6, 1997, Najran
Boeing 737-200 accident on September 6, 1997 near Najran, Najran, Saudi Arabia with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined.
- Date: September 6, 1997
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-200
- Location: Najran, Najran, Saudi Arabia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined
A Saudia Boeing 737-200 rejected its takeoff at Najran after the right engine's thrust rose unexpectedly and an exhaust gas temperature warning appeared. The thrust reversers did not deploy, and the aircraft overran the runway, losing its landing gear and right engine. All 85 occupants evacuated safely.