Four-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Desert After Fuel Exhaustion During Divert to Wadi Halfa (SU-AID)

Incident Overview and Diversion Decision During descent toward Cairo International Airport, the flight crew received information indicating poor weather conditions at the destination. In response, the crew elected to divert to Wadi Halfa, a location situated approximately 900 km south of Cairo. The decision to change course was made while the aircraft was already in the descent phase of its flight. ## Approach and Engine Failure On final approach to Wadi Halfa Airport, all four engines on the aircraft failed. The loss of thrust caused the aircraft to stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a desert area located five km short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in damage beyond repair to the airframe. ## Casualties and Official Findings All 16 occupants aboard the aircraft sustained slight injuries. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of all four engines due to fuel exhaustion. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the general area of Wadi Halfa.