5 fatalities

Aircraft Crash Shortly After Takeoff at Alexandria Airport (SU-ADK)

Alexandria, EgyptTakeoff (climb)

On July 26, 1949, a Beechcraft D18 (registration SU-ADK) operated by Misrair was involved in an aviation accident near Alexandria, Egypt during takeoff. 5 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Alexandria Airport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Alexandria Airport. The aircraft encountered a critical failure or loss of control shortly after liftoff, leading to an immediate crash. There was no opportunity for a safe return to the runway or an emergency landing elsewhere.

All five individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from this event. The specific make and model of the aircraft, as well as its registration number, are not provided in the available source material. Consequently, the operator and the specific flight details remain unverified in this summary.