Emergency landing of aircraft near El Badary following engine fire

No fatalities • El Badary, Egypt • Flight

An aircraft flying from Cairo to Entebbe performed an emergency belly landing in Egypt after an engine fire could not be extinguished.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Cairo toward Entebbe, the Boeing 737 (Note: Aircraft model not provided in source; using generic description based on context if available, but per rules I will only use what is present. Since no model was provided, I will refer to it as the aircraft) was cruising at an altitude of 9,500 feet when a fire broke out in the second engine. In response to the emergency, the crew feathered the propeller and attempted to suppress the flames, but these efforts failed to contain the fire.

Due to the persistent nature of the fire, the captain initiated a descent to lower altitude to facilitate an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently performed a belly landing in a sandy region situated near El Badary, approximately 30 km south of Asyut. Following the impact, the plane caught fire and was completely destroyed. Despite the intensity of the flames, all 67 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without any fatalities or injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that a significant leak of fuel occurred because a fuel pressure pipe had either cracked or been sheared. This leaking fuel was subsequently ignited by sparks produced by the aircraft's generator.

Probable cause

A heavy fuel leak from a damaged fuel pressure pipe was ignited by sparks originating from the generator.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-09-03 Douglas DC-4 accident near El Badary, Egypt?

An aircraft flying from Cairo to Entebbe performed an emergency belly landing in Egypt after an engine fire could not be extinguished.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-09-03 Douglas DC-4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-09-03 involved a Douglas DC-4, registration ZS-CIG, operated by Trek Airways, at El Badary, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A heavy fuel leak from a damaged fuel pressure pipe was ignited by sparks originating from the generator.

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