What happened
During a nighttime approach to Cairo International Airport, a four-engine aircraft impacted terrain approximately 4 km before reaching the threshold of runway 34. The impact occurred while the aircraft was on final approach, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.
The accident resulted in 20 fatalities, consisting of three crew members and 17 passengers. Additionally, 16 people sustained injuries during the crash.
Findings
Investigations determined that the aircraft was flying below the required glide path at the time of the collision with a hill. This deviation from the proper descent profile was attributed to pilot error.