3 fatalities

Cairo-Almaza Airport Approach Accident

Cairo-Almaza, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On November 8, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Egyptian Air Force and Air Defence Command was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo-Almaza, Egypt during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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 during the final approach phase at Cairo-Almaza Airport, resulting in the deaths of three crew members and injuries to six other individuals.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was executing its final approach to land at Cairo-Almaza Airport. During this critical flight phase, the plane lost control or encountered a failure that led to a crash. The impact resulted in significant casualties among those on board.

According to available records, three crew members were killed in the accident. Additionally, six other individuals sustained injuries as a result of the event. The specific aircraft registration was not provided in the source material, so it cannot be stated here. No further details regarding the exact sequence of mechanical failures or pilot actions are included in the provided text.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific contributing factors, investigation conclusions, or a formal probable cause determination. Therefore, no additional findings can be reported beyond the immediate outcome of the crash and the casualty counts.