SU-ADJ
Flight / Schedule
SU-ADJ
Aircraft
Avro 652 AnsonRegistration
SU-ADJ
MSN
1272
Operator
MisrairDate
August 24, 1946 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Cairo-Almaza Cairo
Region
Africa • Egypt
Coordinates
30.0789°, 31.3744°
Narrative Report
On August 24, 1946 at 12:00 AM, SU-ADJ experienced a crash involving Avro 652 Anson, operated by Misrair, with the event recorded near Cairo-Almaza Cairo.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Cairo-Almaza Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. Both pilots and four passengers were killed while three others were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration SU-ADJ, MSN 1272.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 30.0789°, 31.3744°.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
2
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Cairo-Almaza Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. Both pilots and four passengers were killed while three others were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
7
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Operator
MisrairFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Egypt
