1 fatality

Training aircraft crash during takeoff at RAF Abu Sueir (J8138)

Abu Sueir, EgyptTakeoff (climb)

On August 15, 1930, a De Havilland DH.9 (registration J8138) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Abu Sueir, Egypt during takeoff. One person was 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine trainer crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF Abu Sueir, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and the death of the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident involved a local training flight conducted at RAF Abu Sueir. The aircraft was operating with a single pilot on board. During the initial phase of the operation, specifically upon takeoff, the airplane encountered a catastrophic failure that led to an immediate crash. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. As the pilot was the only person on board at the time, there were no other survivors or casualties reported beyond the loss of the crew member.

Findings

The source material confirms that the accident occurred during a routine training exercise. The specific technical cause for the crash upon takeoff is not detailed in the provided text, but the outcome was fatal for the pilot, who was killed in the event.