2 fatalities

Training Flight Crash in Egypt (SU-ZAA)

Port Said, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On January 15, 2008, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration SU-ZAA) operated by Nuclear Materials Authority was involved in an aviation accident near Port Said, Egypt during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight from Cairo to Port Said ended in a fatal crash after the aircraft caught fire on approach. Both pilots were killed.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The incident involved a training flight that departed Cairo-Intl Airport in the morning. The intended destination for the flight was Port Said. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Sequence of Events During the flight, the crew successfully completed four touch-and-go manoeuvres. Following these, the crew began a fifth circuit. On approach, the aircraft apparently caught fire, with the source noting a possible engine explosion. The aircraft subsequently lost height and crashed into an open field, where it burst into flames. ## Casualties Both pilots on board were killed in the crash. The source does not provide further details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific circumstances leading to the loss of altitude.