Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 February 2009
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Egyptian Air Force
Registration Number: SU-BAC/1272
Location: unknown –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-130 Transport PlaneC-130 Transport Plane
Category: Accident
A Lockheed C-130 transport plane operated by the Egyptian Air Force experienced significant damage during a night-time touch-and-go operation. The aircraft crashed.A Lockheed C-130 transport plane operated by the Egyptian Air Force experienced significant damage during a night-time touch-and-go operation. The aircraft crashed.
Description
A Lockheed C-130 transport plane, operated by the Egyptian Air Force, sustained substantial damage when it crashed during a night-time touch-and-go.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions combined with inadequate air traffic control procedures.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions combined with inadequate air traffic control procedures.Share on:
