Taftîsh Gianaclîs - Taftîsh Gianaclîs

On December 15, 1944 at 12:00 AM, Taftîsh Gianaclîs - Taftîsh Gianaclîs experienced a crash involving Martin 187 Baltimore, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Taftîsh Gianaclîs AFB Beheira.

The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. After take off from RAF Taftîsh Gianaclîs, while climbing to a height of 1,800 feet, the aircraft collided with birds that hit the left wing. The captain decided to return and completed a safe landing without further problem. While all four crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration FA262.