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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 an Airspeed AS.10 Oxford I in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: May 11, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Airspeed AS.10 Oxford
Operator:
Registration:
L4652
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
MSN:
119
YOM:
1938
Location:
Abu Sueir
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the twin engine airplane swerved, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
K2399
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
MSN:
K2399
Location:
Abu Sueir
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local solo training flight out from Abu Sueir. On final approach, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
K2395
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
MSN:
K2395
Location:
Abu Sueir
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a local solo training mission out from Abu Sueir. On approach, he lost control of the aircraft that crashed short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir

Date & Time: Jan 9, 1935
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
K1978
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
Ismailia
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training mission out from RAF Abu Sueir. After touchdown, the airplane failed to stop within the remaining distance, overran and crashed against a concrete wall. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
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 Sgt Henry Thomas Inglis was completing a post maintenance test flight out from Abu Sueir Airport. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1932
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
J8986
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
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 RAF Abu Sueir on a local solo training mission. The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.9A in Abu Sueir: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1930
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.9
Operator:
Registration:
J8138
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
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, sole on board, was engaged in a local training flight at RAF Abu Sueir. The airplane crashed upon takeoff and was destroyed. The pilot F/O Eric Tennant Kingsford was killed.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
J8716
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
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 completing a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. In unknown circumstances, the airplane collided with a second RAF Avro 504 registered J8981. After the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 504N in Abu Sueir: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Avro 504
Operator:
Registration:
J8981
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Abu Sueir - Abu Sueir
Location:
Abu Sueir
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 completing a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. In unknown circumstances, the airplane collided with a second RAF Avro 504 registered J8716. After the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. All four crew members were killed.
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