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December 15, 2017 · Beech 58 · SU-BLD
Qaroun Lake, EG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Qaroun Lake, EG
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
SU-BLD
Operator
Egyptian Aviation Academy
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA078
On December 15, 2017, about 0930 Coordinated Universal time, a Textron/Beech Model 58 Baron twin engine airplane, SU-BLD, was substantially damaged when it impacted desert terrain about 18 kilometers north of Qaroun Lake, Egypt. The training pilot and the two trainees onboard received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Egypt. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Egypt. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Central Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation Ministry of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 52, Cairo Airport Road Heliopolis, Post Number 11776 Cairo Egypt Tel.: (20) 2 2268 8371 (20) 2 10053-85769 (mobile) (20) 2 10053-85869 (mobile) E-mail:dir.aai@civilaviation.gov.eg Fax: (20) 2 2267-2888 / 2268-8357 SITA: CAIXYYF AFTN: HECAYOYX Website: www.civilaviation.gov.eg
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On December 15, 2017, about 0930 Coordinated Universal time, a Textron/Beech Model 58 Baron twin engine airplane, SU-BLD, was substantially damaged when it impacted desert terrain about 18 kilometers north of Qaroun Lake, Egypt. The training pilot and the two trainees onboard received fatal injuries. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Egypt. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Egypt. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Central Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation Ministry of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 52, Cairo Airport Road Heliopolis, Post Number 11776 Cairo Egypt Tel.: (20) 2 2268 8371 (20) 2 10053-85769 (mobile) (20) 2 10053-85869 (mobile) E-mail:dir.aai@civilaviation.gov.eg Fax: (20) 2 2267-2888 / 2268-8357 SITA: CAIXYYF AFTN: HECAYOYX Website: www.civilaviation.gov.eg
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberSU-BLD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEgyptian Aviation Academy
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-C2 · Reciprocating | Continental · IO-550-C2 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0