05 June 2020

The Mystery of the “Plane Crash” in Al Aweer Desert​

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What really happened here? 

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Tucked away in the sands of Al Awir lies what appears to be the wreckage of a crashed aircraft. You can even find the spot marked on Google Maps as “Al Aweer plane crash.” But the deeper I looked into it, the murkier the story became.

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There’s no official record of an actual crash at this site — no headlines, no investigation reports, no news coverage. So… what is it?

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Some sources suggest that the plane didn’t crash here at all. Instead, it was transported and deliberately placed in the desert by a local farmhouse owner — possibly for artistic effect, maybe even just to spark mystery (mission accomplished!).

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Others claim the aircraft wreckage is actually a mashup — the body of an old Russian helicopter combined with parts of a small aircraft. A cinematic Frankenstein of aviation, right there in the sand.

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I couldn’t find any definitive answers — just a lot of speculation and whispered theories. But that’s what makes it fun, isn't it?

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Have you heard another version of the story? Or maybe you've visited the site yourself? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear your take! 🙏🏼