3 fatalities

Aircraft accident near Cairo International Airport (SU-AJM)

Cairo-Intl, EgyptTakeoff (climb)

On May 15, 1962, a Douglas DC-3 (registration SU-AJM) operated by United Arab Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo-Intl, Egypt during takeoff. 3 people were 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb following departure from Cairo International Airport, resulting in the loss of all crew members.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Cairo-Intl Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The incident occurred while the plane was in its climbing phase, shortly after it had departed from the runway. As the aircraft ascended, it became unstable and subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the runway's end.

There were three fatalities recorded during the accident, all of whom were members of the flight crew. No other persons were reported on board at the time of the impact.

Findings

Initial reports indicate that the aircraft became uncontrollable during the transition from takeoff to climb. The exact sequence leading to the loss of control remains under investigation, but the crash occurred in close proximity to the departure site.