SU-ADJ

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.

Flight / Schedule

SU-ADJ

Aircraft

Avro 652 Anson

Registration

SU-ADJ

MSN

1272

Operator

Misrair

Date

August 24, 1946 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Misrair

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Africa • Egypt

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Avro 652 Anson

Registration

SU-ADJ

MSN

1272