No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crash during go-around at Heliopolis Airbase (PH776)

Heliopolis, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On July 30, 1946, an Avro 652 Anson (registration PH776) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Heliopolis, Egypt during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled and crashed because it failed to gain height during a go-around maneuver. 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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A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold at Heliopolis Airbase after failing to gain altitude during a go-around. The pilot was injured, while four other occupants were unhurt.

What happened

During a local training sortie, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft was on final approach to Heliopolis Airbase. The captain initiated a go-around maneuver but the aircraft failed to gain sufficient height. Consequently, the plane stalled and impacted the ground short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in damage beyond repair for the airframe.

Findings

The incident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to climb out after aborting its landing approach. The failure to generate adequate lift during this critical phase led directly to the stall and subsequent crash. In terms of casualties, the pilot sustained injuries, while the four other occupants on board were reported as unhurt.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled and crashed because it failed to gain height during a go-around maneuver.