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Emergency Landing Near Port Said Results in Total Loss (SU-ABQ)

Port Said, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On October 9, 1941, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration SU-ABQ) operated by Misrair was involved in an aviation accident near Port Said, Egypt during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot executed an emergency landing 18 miles east of Port Said after departing Lod, resulting in total loss of the aircraft with no injuries to the six occupants.

What happened

During a flight originating from Lod, the crew was approaching Port Said when they were compelled to initiate an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down approximately 18 miles east of the intended destination airport. Following the incident, the airplane sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. All six individuals on board survived the event without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that necessitated the emergency landing. It confirms only that the pilot was forced to attempt the maneuver and that the resulting impact caused total loss of the airframe.

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