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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash into Manzala Lake During Approach to Port Said (SU-AGN)

Port Said, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On March 7, 1958, a Vickers Viking (registration SU-AGN) operated by Misrair was involved in an aviation accident near Port Said, Egypt during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft diverted from Cairo to Port Said due to weather. It crashed into Manzala Lake on approach, killing all four crew and four passengers and injuring 18 others.

Incident Overview and Diversion Decision A twin-engine aircraft was on approach to Cairo International Airport after completing an uneventful flight from Athens. Air traffic control instructed the crew to divert to Port Said because of poor weather conditions at the original destination. The crew complied and continued toward Port Said. ## Crash and Casualties During the approach to Port Said, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into Manzala Lake, located a few kilometers from the airfield. The accident resulted in the deaths of all four crew members and four passengers. An additional 18 occupants were injured.

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