On December 31, 1963, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration 445) operated by East German Air Force - Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (LSK) was involved in an aviation accident near Egypt, Egypt in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was accidentally struck by unidentified gunfire during its delivery flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft was destroyed by unidentified gunfire while performing a delivery mission. The specific date of the incident has not been determined.
What happened
During a scheduled delivery flight, a twin-engine aircraft was struck and downed by unidentified projectiles. The incident involved the loss of the airframe due to incoming fire from an unknown source. While the circumstances surrounding the engagement are documented, the precise date on which this event occurred remains unrecorded in available reports.
Findings
Investigations into the event indicate that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by unidentified fire. The specific origin of the gunfire and the identity of those responsible for the attack have not been established.
Probable cause
The aircraft was accidentally struck by unidentified gunfire during its delivery flight.
What happened in the 31 Dec 1963 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Egypt, Egypt?
A twin-engine aircraft was destroyed by unidentified gunfire while performing a delivery mission. The specific date of the incident has not been determined.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1963 Ilyushin II-14 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 1963 involved an Ilyushin II-14, registration 445, operated by East German Air Force - Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (LSK), at Egypt, Egypt.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was accidentally struck by unidentified gunfire during its delivery flight.
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