3 fatalities

15 Dec 2017: BEECH 58 — Egyptian Aviation Academy — Qaroun Lake, Egypt

Qaroun Lake, Egypt

On 15 Dec 2017, a BEECH 58 operated by Egyptian Aviation Academy was involved in an aviation accident near Qaroun Lake, Egypt. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 15, 2017, a Beech Model 58 Baron (SU-BLD) crashed about 18 km north of Qaroun Lake, Egypt, resulting in fatal injuries to the three occupants.

Accident

On December 15, 2017, at approximately 0930 Coordinated Universal Time, a Textron/Beech Model 58 Baron twin-engine airplane, registration SU-BLD, was substantially damaged when it impacted desert terrain about 18 kilometers north of Qaroun Lake, Egypt. The training pilot and two trainees onboard sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Textron/Beech Model 58 Baron, a twin-engine airplane. Its registration was SU-BLD. No further details about the aircraft were provided in the source.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Egypt. The Central Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation of the Ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. Contact information for the investigating authority was released, but no findings, probable cause, or analysis have been published in this report. The information provided is for informational purposes only.