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RAF Avro 504 Collision During Local Training at Abu Sueir (J8716)

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On January 8, 1930, an Avro 504 (registration J8716) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Abu Sueir, Egypt in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport, an RAF Avro 504 collided with another aircraft of the same type. Both planes crashed into the ground nearby, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a local training mission at Abu Sueir Airport. During this operation, the aircraft involved collided with a second Royal Air Force Avro 504, which carried the registration J8981. The specific circumstances leading up to the mid-air or ground collision remain unknown. Following the impact, both airplanes lost control and descended rapidly into the terrain near the airfield perimeter.

The crash resulted in catastrophic damage to both airframes. All four individuals on board the aircraft were killed in the accident.

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