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Training Flight Crash Near Beni Suef (SU-AOW)

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On December 5, 1972, a Boeing 707 (registration SU-AOW) operated by Egyptair was involved in an aviation accident near Beni Suef, Egypt in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the accident was caused by the failure of the engine n°4 pylon in flight, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
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A training flight from Cairo-Intl Airport crashed near Beni Suef, killing all six occupants. The probable cause was the in-flight failure of engine number 4 pylon.

Incident Overview and Departure Details On 1434LT, a crew consisting of three pilots and three technicians departed from Cairo-Intl Airport on a training flight. The aircraft was en route when it lost control and crashed along the A1C Highway near Beni Suef, approximately 125 km south of Cairo. The impact destroyed the aircraft, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants on board. The official investigation concluded that the accident was likely caused by the in-flight failure of the engine number 4 pylon, which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable. No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator was identified in the source material.

Probable cause

It is believed that the accident was caused by the failure of the engine n°4 pylon in flight, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Dec 1972 Boeing 707 accident near Beni Suef, Egypt?

A training flight from Cairo-Intl Airport crashed near Beni Suef, killing all six occupants. The probable cause was the in-flight failure of engine number 4 pylon.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Dec 1972 Boeing 707 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 1972 involved a Boeing 707, registration SU-AOW, operated by Egyptair, at Beni Suef, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the accident was caused by the failure of the engine n°4 pylon in flight, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable.

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