No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash during delivery flight in Egypt (491)

Egypt, EgyptFlight

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.