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Training Flight Crash at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base (1287)

Kawm Ushim, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On September 21, 2014, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 1287) operated by Egyptian Air Force and Air Defence Command was involved in an aviation accident near Kawm Ushim, Egypt during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Kawm Ushim AFB during a training flight after the crew encountered technical difficulties and lost control. One crew member survived, while six others were killed.

Incident Overview and Location The accident occurred at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base (AFB) while the crew was conducting a training flight. The aircraft was identified by the dual registration 1287 and SU-BAT. ## Approach and Loss of Control During the final approach, the crew encountered technical difficulties. As a result, control of the aircraft was lost. ## Crash and Casualties The aircraft crashed short of the runway and was destroyed by a post-crash fire. One crew member survived the incident, while six others were killed. ## Registration The source states the aircraft had a dual registration of 1287 and SU-BAT.

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

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Kawm Ushim AFB during a training flight after the crew encountered technical difficulties and lost control. One crew member survived, while six others were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 2014 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 21 Sept 2014 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 1287, operated by Egyptian Air Force and Air Defence Command, at Kawm Ushim, Egypt.

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