September 23, 1983: 112 killed in Gulf Air crash

112 killed in Gulf Air crash

1983 - An Abu Dhabi-bound Gulf Air Boeing 737 jetliner coming from Karachi crashed in the desert at Sian Al Hilwah between Al Ain and Dubai, killing all 112 passengers and crew. The twin-engined aircraft, which was enroute to Bahrain via Abu Dhabi and Doha, reportedly lost contact with Abu Dhabi control tower shortly before it was due to land. It crashed in a mountainous area about 45 kilometres north of Abu Dhabi.

September 23

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