No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash during delivery flight in Egypt (491)

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On December 31, 1964, an Ilyushin II-14 (registration 491) 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. 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.

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An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in Egypt while performing a delivery mission for the Egyptian Air Force.

What happened

A delivery flight destined for the Egyptian Air Force ended in an accident within Egypt. The specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been established, as the exact date of the incident remains unidentified.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the impact are currently unknown. There is no available information regarding the status of the crew or whether there were any fatalities associated with the event. Because the timing and specific mechanics of the accident have not been documented, a definitive conclusion regarding the crash cannot be reached at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 1964 Ilyushin II-14 accident near Egypt, Egypt?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in Egypt while performing a delivery mission for the Egyptian Air Force.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1964 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 1964 involved an Ilyushin II-14, registration 491, operated by East German Air Force - Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (LSK), at Egypt, Egypt.