Fatal mountain collision involving four-engine aircraft in Egypt

7 fatalities • Egypt, Egypt • Flight

A four-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Russia to Egypt, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

During a flight originating in Russia and destined for Egypt, a four-engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred within Egyptian territory, though the precise location of the crash site has not been determined. The accident took place at an unspecified time during 1972.

All seven crew members on board the aircraft perished in the collision. Because the exact date of the event remains unrecorded, the timeline of the flight cannot be precisely established beyond the year of the occurrence.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its transit from Russia to Egypt.
  • The impact with terrain was the primary event leading to the loss of all personnel on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a mountainside during its flight from Russia to Egypt.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-12-31 Antonov AN-12 accident near Egypt, Egypt?

A four-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside during a flight from Russia to Egypt, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-12-31 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-12-31 involved a Antonov AN-12, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Egypt, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with a mountainside during its flight from Russia to Egypt.

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