1969 Aswan Ilyushin Il-18 crash
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On 20 March 1969, a United Arab Airlines Ilyushin Il-18 crashed while attempting to land at Aswan Airport. 100 of the 105 passengers and crew on board were killed in the crash.
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Accident | |
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Date | 20 March 1969 |
Summary | Pilot error in low visibility and poor weather |
Site | Aswan International Airport 23.958°N 32.820°E / 23.958; 32.820 |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Ilyushin Il-18D |
Operator | United Arab Airlines |
Registration | SU-APC |
Flight origin | King Abdullah Air Base |
Destination | Aswan International Airport |
Passengers | 98 |
Crew | 7 |
Fatalities | 100 |
Injuries | 5 |
Survivors | 5 |
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