1969 Aswan Ilyushin Il-18 crash
An Ilyushin Il-18 similar to the accident aircraft. | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20 March 1969 |
| Summary | Pilot error in low visibility and poor weather |
| Site | Aswan International Airport 23°57′29″N 32°49′12″E / 23.958°N 32.820°E |
| 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 |
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.