Cargo aircraft crash during takeoff from Billund

4 fatalities • Cairo-Intl, Egypt • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight transporting livestock crashed shortly after departing Billund, resulting in the loss of all crew members and animals on board.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Billund to Sharjah via Cairo ended in a fatal accident during the departure phase. The aircraft, a transport plane carrying a crew of four and approximately 100 cows, was performing a night takeoff from runway 27R. During the initial climb, the aircraft experienced a stall and impacted the ground roughly 700 meters beyond the end of the runway. The impact caused the airframe to burst into flames. There were four fatalities among the crew, and all animals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

Investigations revealed that an engine failure and subsequent fire occurred shortly after the aircraft rotated from the runway. This mechanical issue was particularly notable because the flight crew had already aborted a previous takeoff attempt just minutes prior due to similar engine-related complications.

Probable cause

An engine failure and resulting fire occurred during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-03-31 Douglas DC-8 accident near Cairo-Intl, Egypt?

A cargo flight transporting livestock crashed shortly after departing Billund, resulting in the loss of all crew members and animals on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-03-31 Douglas DC-8 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-03-31 involved a Douglas DC-8, registration 5N-ARH, operated by Arax Airlines, at Cairo-Intl, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine failure and resulting fire occurred during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

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