el-Arish - Cairo
Flight / Schedule
el-Arish - Cairo
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
1001
Date
February 9, 1953 at 07:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Desert
Crash Location
Cairo Cairo
Region
Africa • Egypt
Coordinates
30.0238°, 31.7549°
Narrative Report
On February 9, 1953 at 07:00 PM, el-Arish - Cairo experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Egyptian Air Force and Air Defence Command, with the event recorded near Cairo Cairo.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a desert crash site.
40 people were known to be on board, 29 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 72.5%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 35, passenger fatalities: 24, other fatalities: 0.
While descending to Cairo-Almaza, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with the presence of a sandstorm. In low visibility, the aircraft hit a sand dune located about 50 km northeast of Cairo and crashed. Eleven occupants were evacuated while 29 others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 1001.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 30.0238°, 31.7549°.
Fatalities
Total
29
Crew
5
Passengers
24
Other
0
Crash Summary
While descending to Cairo-Almaza, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with the presence of a sandstorm. In low visibility, the aircraft hit a sand dune located about 50 km northeast of Cairo and crashed. Eleven occupants were evacuated while 29 others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
35
Estimated Survivors
11
Fatality Rate
72.5%
Known people on board: 40
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
el-Arish - Cairo
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Desert
Region / Country
Africa • Egypt
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Curtiss C-46 CommandoRegistration
1001
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