Training flight crash near Beni Suef

6 fatalities • Beni Suef, Egypt • Flight

A training flight departing from Cairo resulted in a fatal crash near the A1C Highway, leading to the loss of all six people on board.

What happened

A training mission originating from Cairo-Intl Airport ended in a fatal accident approximately 125 km south of Cairo. The flight, which was being operated by a crew consisting of three pilots and three technicians, departed the airport at 14:34 local time. During the course of the flight, the aircraft became uncontrollable while in the air. This loss of control led to the plane crashing along the A1C Highway in the vicinity of Beni Suef.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused six fatalities, with no survivors among the crew and technicians on board.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was a mechanical failure. Specifically, the failure of the number four engine pylon during flight rendered the aircraft impossible to maneuver safely.

Probable cause

The structural failure of the fourth engine pylon caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-12-05 Boeing 707 accident near Beni Suef, Egypt?

A training flight departing from Cairo resulted in a fatal crash near the A1C Highway, leading to the loss of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-12-05 Boeing 707 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-12-05 involved a Boeing 707, registration SU-AOW, operated by Egyptair, at Beni Suef, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The structural failure of the fourth engine pylon caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable in flight.

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