Fatal crash of twin-engine aircraft following hard landing

6 fatalities • Aswan, Egypt • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-03-08 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident near Aswan, Egypt?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-03-08 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-03-08 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 680, registration SU-AZL, operated by Pan Egypt, at Aswan, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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