On June 10, 1986, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration SU-GAD) operated by Air Sinai was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo-Intl, Egypt during landing or approach. 23 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew descended below the minimum descent altitude in low visibility. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
On approach to Cairo-Intl Airport, an aircraft encountered a sandstorm, descended below the glide path, struck a building roof, and crashed in an industrial estate. Three passengers were seriously injured and 23 occupants were killed. Official findings cite descent below minimum descent altitude in low visibility.
Accident Details
While on approach to Cairo-Intl Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions due to a sandstorm. During the final approach, the aircraft descended below the glide path. It then struck the roof of a building and crashed in an industrial estate located short of the runway. The accident resulted in three passengers being seriously injured and 23 other occupants being killed.
Investigation
Investigators examined the circumstances of the accident. The official findings from the investigation identified the probable cause.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: "The crew descended below the minimum descent altitude in low visibility."