Cairo-Almaza

During the final approach completed by night, the aircraft was too low and hit an earth bank and crashed short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and all eight crew members were killed.

On final approach to Cairo-Almaza Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Al Matariyyah, some 4 km short of runway. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, there was no casualties.

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Almaza Airport, Cairo.

Crashed in unknown circumstances at Cairo-Almaza Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft christened 'Lea' was written off.

The airplane departed Cairo-Almaza Airport on an unscheduled flight to Bournemouth. While approaching the British coast, it was mistakenly shot down by the pilot of a RAF Spitfire and crashed into the sea, eight km off the Eddystone lighthouse, near Plymouth. All nine occupants were killed. RAF said the pilot of the Spitfire was a Polish citizen who misinterpreted the identity of the airplane and thought this was an enemy bomber. Following this tragedy, RAF will increase the aircraft reconnaissance training to avoid such situation.
Crew:
Cpt John Alexander Stuart Hunter, pilot,
Cpt Robert Humphrey Page, pilot,
Horace Reginald Spicer, flight engineer,
F/O Richard John Williamson.

The aircraft crashed while taking off from Almaza Airport in Cairo. Both crew members were injured.

On final approach to Wadi Halfa Airport at night, the crew initiated a go around procedure for unknown reasons. The three engine airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. All eight occupants. were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Mondi, pilot,
Mr. Gallatti, copilot,
Mr. Damiani, engineer,
Mr. Carcavallo, radio navigator.
Passengers:
Mr. Blanetti,
Mr. Tavoletti,
Mr. Cohen,
Mrs. Lucienne Pottier.

Sincere thanks to Mr. Frédéric Thomas, son of Mrs. Pottier.

The three engine airplane departed Cairo-Almaza Airport at 0520LT bound for Massawa. Eleven minutes later, while climbing, the radio operator reported that all was ok on board. About a minute later, an explosion occurred on board and the airplane crashed 8 km south of the airport, bursting into flames. All seven occupants were killed and the aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. The crew and passengers were on their way to Massawa and Asmara to conduct an inspection of the public works under construction by the Italian expeditionary forces along the frontier of Ethiopia. Among the passengers was Luigi Razza, Italian Ministry of Public Works, and the Italian explorer Raimondo Franchetti as well as Vincenzo Minasi, Italian consul.
Crew:
Maj Raffaello Boetani, pilot,
2nd Lt Giovanni Lavaggi,
Sgt Maj Edmondo Pirola,
Marshall Vittorio Viotti.
Passengers:
Luigi Razza,
Raimondo Franchetti,
Vincenzo Minasi.

On final approach to Cairo-Almaza Airport, one of the engine failed. Due to strong head winds, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in the district of El Arish, some 10 km west of the airfield. Three passengers were seriously injured while all three other occupants, including the pilot, were killed.

The crew departed Cairo-Almaza Airport at 2330LT bound for Baghdad. While overflying the Iraqi Desert at night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and decided to divert to Ruţbah Wells. On approach, the aircraft was at full power when it impacted the ground in a 17° right bank angle and 12° nose down attitude. The aircraft crashed and exploded some 16 km from the Ruţbah Wells Airfield. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all seven occupants were killed.
Crew:
Wilhelm Marie Okko Anne Beekman, pilot,
Jan Johannes van Steenbergen, copilot,
Hendrik Abraham Waalewijn, engineer,
Gysbert van Zadelhoff, radio navigator.
Passengers:
Dominique Willem Berretty,
E. W. Walch,
Jacob Thymen Kort.