Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 12 November 1980
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 67-0030
Location: 5 km from Cairo West Air Base –
ÿ Egypt
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: AirplaneAirplane
Category: Accident
A Starlifter aircraft executed a night visual approach to Cairo West Air Base, opting to deviate from the planned route. Rapid descent resulted in a ground impact during the turn.A Starlifter aircraft executed a night visual approach to Cairo West Air Base, opting to deviate from the planned route. Rapid descent resulted in a ground impact during the turn.
Description
The Starlifter was attempting a night time visual approach to Cairo West Air Base when the crew decided to go around. A visual traffic pattern was flown at an altitude of 2000 feet. Over the dark desert terrain the crew commenced the turn to finals. Bank and rate of descent increased rapidly until the airplane impacted terrain.
Primary Cause
Rapid descent during a night visual approach over challenging terrain.Rapid descent during a night visual approach over challenging terrain.Share on:
