No fatalities

Nighttime Takeoff Stall at Cairo Airport (N3128B)

Cairo, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On December 28, 1976, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N3128B) operated by Festus Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stall during initial climb after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft stalled during initial climb at night from Cairo Airport, veered off the runway, and was destroyed. The sole pilot was seriously injured.

Incident Overview During a nighttime departure from Cairo Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall while in the initial climb phase. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on the runway, lost control, and veered off the paved surface before coming to a stop. The impact resulted in damage that rendered the aircraft beyond repair. The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained serious injuries. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an aircraft stall during the initial climb. This occurred after the pilot failed to maintain the required flying speed.