Aircraft accident at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base

6 fatalities • Kawm Ushim, Egypt • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight involving a dual-registered aircraft ended in a crash and post-crash fire at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base, an aircraft with dual registration 1287 and SU-BAT experienced a critical failure. While the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered significant technical difficulties. These issues led to a total loss of control over the aircraft.

As a result of the loss of control, the aircraft type crashed before reaching the runway. Following the impact, a fire broke out and consumed the wreckage. The accident resulted in six fatalities and one survivor among the crew members on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced technical difficulties during the final approach.
  • The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that destroyed the airframe.

Probable cause

The loss of control during final approach was caused by technical difficulties encountered by the crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-09-21 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Kawm Ushim, Egypt?

A training flight involving a dual-registered aircraft ended in a crash and post-crash fire at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-09-21 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-09-21 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 1287, operated by Egyptian Air Force and Air Defence Command, at Kawm Ushim, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control during final approach was caused by technical difficulties encountered by the crew.

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