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Night Approach Accident at Cairo International Airport (PH-LLM)

Cairo-Intl, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On June 12, 1961, a Lockheed L-188 Electra (registration PH-LLM) operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij was involved in an aviation accident near Cairo-Intl, Egypt during landing or approach. 20 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot-in-command inattention to his instruments. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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

A four-engine aircraft crashed 4 km short of runway 34 at Cairo International Airport during a night approach, killing 20 people and injuring 16. The official cause was pilot inattention to instruments.

Incident Overview and Casualties During a night approach to Cairo International Airport, a four-engine aircraft struck a hill and crashed 4 km short of the runway 34 threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft. Three crew members and 17 passengers were killed, while 16 other occupants were injured. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the accident was caused by the pilot-in-command's inattention to his instruments. Following a crew error, the aircraft was below the glide path during the final approach. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond Cairo International Airport.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot-in-command inattention to his instruments.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jun 1961 Lockheed L-188 Electra accident near Cairo-Intl, Egypt?

A four-engine aircraft crashed 4 km short of runway 34 at Cairo International Airport during a night approach, killing 20 people and injuring 16. The official cause was pilot inattention to instruments.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jun 1961 Lockheed L-188 Electra accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jun 1961 involved a Lockheed L-188 Electra, registration PH-LLM, operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, at Cairo-Intl, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot-in-command inattention to his instruments.

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