What happened
During a flight departing from Alexandria Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departure. While the plane was in its climbing phase, it veered off course and impacted the surface of the Mediterranean Sea.
The flight was operating as a transport mission destined for the Um Barka Oil Field. The impact resulted in 18 fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage. Among the deceased were several individuals holding American citizenship.
Findings
No specific technical malfunctions or environmental factors were detailed in the initial report regarding why the aircraft became uncontrollable during the ascent.