Piper PA-30 crash near Port Sudan

2 fatalities • Port Sudan, Sudan

A Piper PA-30 crashed into mountainous terrain northwest of Port Sudan, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On May 10, 2009, at 0830 local time, a Piper PA-30, registration N502TC, crashed into mountains approximately 26 nautical miles northwest of Port Sudan, Sudan. The aircraft, operated by Yeman Flight Academy, was performing an international flight under Sudanese flight regulations. The flight was traveling from Luxor International Airport (HELX) in Egypt to Port Sudan New International Airport (HSPN) in Sudan.

The impact destroyed the aircraft, and the two pilots on board sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 2009 PIPER PA-30 accident near Port Sudan, Sudan?

A Piper PA-30 crashed into mountainous terrain northwest of Port Sudan, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 2009 PIPER PA-30 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 2009 involved a PIPER PA-30, registration N502TC, operated by Yeman Flight Academy, at Port Sudan, Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?