Accident Details
On May 10, 2009, at 0530 UTC (0830 local time), a Piper PA-30, registered N502TC, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain approximately 26 nautical miles northwest of Port Sudan, Sudan. The two pilots on board, both Yemeni nationals, were fatally injured. The airplane was operating under an international flight plan from Luxor International Airport (HELX), Luxor, Egypt, to Port Sudan New International Airport (HSPN), Port Sudan, Sudan, in accordance with Sudanese flight regulations.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Sudan. Further information can be obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority, Air Accident Investigation Directorate, Republic of Sudan. The report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Sudan.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-30, a twin-engine light airplane. No additional details regarding the aircraft's maintenance history or pilot qualifications were provided in the source.