Boeing 767 33A accident near Azraq, Jo, February 28, 2017
On February 28, 2017 at about 7:15 am local time, a 1995 Boeing 767 33A, registered N351AX, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Azraq. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). No one was hurt; 217 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 28, 2017 · about 7:15 am local time
- Place
- Azraq, Jordan · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 217 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767 33A 33A, built 1995 · all 767 33As on the register
- Registration
- N351AX · registry record · serial 27908
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Tailstrike during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 400,000 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Omni Air International
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 10 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 205 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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