Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 15 May 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: United Arab Airlines – UAA
Registration Number: SU-AJM
Location: near Cairo International Airport (CAI) –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Accident

A DC-3 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff for a cargo flight to Beirut. The incident occurred during takeoff, indicating a potential failure or malfunction.A DC-3 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff for a cargo flight to Beirut. The incident occurred during takeoff, indicating a potential failure or malfunction.
Description
The DC-3 crashed shortly after takeoff for a cargo flight to Beirut.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Further investigation is required to determine the exact cause of the crash.Unknown ? Further investigation is required to determine the exact cause of the crash.Share on: