Accident Details
On January 15, 2008, at 1120 UTC, a Beech C90B aircraft, registration SU-ZAA, operated by the Nuclear Center Survey, crashed at Port Said Airport (HEP) in Egypt. The flight, a training mission, had originated from Cairo, Egypt. Visual meteorological conditions were reported at the time.
Flight Sequence
The pilots were conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 01 at HEP. The accident occurred during the takeoff climb for the seventh circuit. The aircraft crashed approximately 500 meters from the airport, east of the extended runway centerline.
Injuries and Damage
Both the pilot and the training pilot sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed, and a post-crash fire ensued.
Investigation
The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority is conducting the investigation. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis L. Jones of the National Transportation Safety Board, Washington D.C. (tel. 202-314-6321).