Egypt | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Heliopolis, the aircraft went out of control and crashed. A pilot and two passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured. The following day, the second crew member died from his injuries.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60X Moth in El Salloum

Date & Time: May 17, 1928

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.60 Moth

Operator:

Henry C. MacDonald

Registration:

G-EBVX

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Baghdad - Stag Lane

MSN:

538

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1928

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The pilot Henry C. MacDonald (owner of the aircraft) completed last month a flight from Stag Lane to Baghdad. He was on his return trip to London when cruising along the egyptian coast, he encountered engine problems and decided to make an emergency landing on a beach near El Salloum. While the pilot was unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair and abandoned on site.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1924

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

Operator:

Registration:

H9764

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir

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Sole on board, the pilot was completing a local training flight at RAF Abu Sueir. While completing a turn, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9A in Abu Sueir: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1922

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.9

Operator:

Registration:

E9910

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Training

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir

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The crew was completing a training sorti at Abu Sueir Airport. While completing a turn at a height of 300 feet, the crew lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed. Both pilots were killed.
Crew:
F/O F. W. G. Bedford,
F/O H. F. Potter.

Crash of an Avro 504K in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1921

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

Operator:

Registration:

E3440

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at RAF Abu Sueir. While flying at low height in the vicinity of the airfield, the engine failed. The aircraft crashed and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was slightly injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failulre in flight.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.12 in El Qantara

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1920

Type of aircraft:

Handley Page H.P.12

Operator:

Registration:

E9744

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Military

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Crashed on takeoff. Crew faite unknown.

Crash of an Avro 504 in Abukir: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1918

Type of aircraft:

Avro 504

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A8544

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Abukir - Abukir

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The single engine aircraft was completing a local training flight when it stalled and crashed near Abukir. A crew member was killed and the second was injured.
Crew:
2nd Lt G. E. Satterthwaite, †
2nd Lt J. Acheson.