Shamal

Shamal is a type of turbo-fan aircraft with tail-mounted engines. The Shamal was first produced in 1973, but didn't become popular until 1995.

History
Plans for the first Shamal were drawn up in 1971. With funding by the newly established FlockUS Airlines (now FlyUS Airlines), the first Shamal was produced in 1973, and flew for the first time in November of 1973. FlockUS received the first Shamal's, ordering 12 in 1974. FlyUS is currently the largest operator of Shamal's, owning 74.

Major accidents and incidents

 * November 6, 1998 - MyFly Airlines Flight 59 crashes due to pilot suicide in Richman, killing all 9 on board.


 * April 26, 2008 - MyFly Airlines Flight 52 suffers a bird-strike on the right engine and spirals into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 11 on board.


 * May 12, 2016 - FlyUS Flight 152 and N11SA collide on Runway 21 after confusion in the air traffic control tower, killing one and injuring 9.