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Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster III in Fāyid AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 683 Lancaster
Operator:
Registration:
RE202
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fāyid - Fāyid
Location:
Fāyid AFB
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a night training sortie. On final approach in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit a hill and crashed few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
According to the RAF, the minimum descent altitude was fixed at 1,200 feet on approach to the airfield and the crew was able to descend down to 700 feet only when the runway lights were in sight. For unknown reason, the crew did not respect this procedure and continued the approach at an unsafe altitude, well below the prescribed 1,200 feet.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Abu Sueir: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK376
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7424
YOM:
1941
Location:
Abu Sueir
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Went out of control and crashed in a field located 2 miles southwest of Abu Sueir Airport, killing all six crew members.
Probable cause:
Structural failure of the tail.

Crash of a Martin B-26A-1 Marauder in Fayid AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
FK117
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fayid - Fayid
MSN:
7364
YOM:
1941
Location:
Fāyid AFB
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was practicing single-engine circuits at Fayid AFB. On final approach, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that stalled and crashed short of runway. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
P/O H. Fletcher, pilot,
LAC J. I. Lewis, flight engineer.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra near Ismailia

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
AX699
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1097
YOM:
1936
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing near Ismailia Airport. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no injuries among the occupants.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Ismailia

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L1536
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
MSN:
8819
YOM:
1939
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Ismailia Airfield, the airplane collided with a telegraph pole and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Ismailia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L8473
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Ismailia Airport on a local solo training flight. Shortly after takeoff, an engine failed and the pilot attempted to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed, killing the pilot.
Crew:
LAC Fritjov Helberg, pilot.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim IV in Ismailia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L4830
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
MSN:
8845
YOM:
1939
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Ismailia Airport on a local training exercise on behalf of the 70th Operational Training Unit. After takeoff, the airplane stalled, dove into the ground and crashed. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
Sgt Mervyn Cobbe Crombie, pilot.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Ismailia

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L1498
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
MSN:
8781
YOM:
1939
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Ismailia Airport, the airplane overshot then stalled and crashed. All three crew members were injured.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Ismailia

Date & Time: May 31, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L8435
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and was damaged beyond repair at Ismailia Airport following a belly landing. The crew escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I near Ismailia: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L8481
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ismailia - Ismailia
Location:
Ismailia
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and crashed 19 km west of Ismailia Airport. A crew was killed and two others were injured.
Crew:
Sgt Ralph Kell Dowse, †
Sgt K. Duffin,
Sgt E. J. Lucie.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.
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