6 fatalities

Fatal crash of twin-engine aircraft following hard landing (SU-AZL)

Aswan, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On March 8, 1978, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration SU-AZL) operated by Pan Egypt was involved in an aviation accident near Aswan, Egypt during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the hard landing and subsequent loss of control remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire after a difficult landing, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred involving a twin-engine aircraft during its arrival phase. During the landing sequence, the aircraft experienced a heavy impact with the ground for reasons that remain undetermined. Following this hard landing, the plane became uncontrollable and subsequently crashed into the terrain.

The impact resulted in an immediate post-crash fire that engulfed the wreckage. There were six fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the event.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the initial hard landing have not been established. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of control and the subsequent fire were the primary elements of the disaster.

Probable cause

The cause of the hard landing and subsequent loss of control remains undetermined.