TWA Flight 903
A TWA L-749A Constellation similar to the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 31, 1950 |
| Summary | Forced landing due to catastrophic engine failure and fire |
| Site | Itay El Barud, Egypt 30°35′N 30°20′E / 30.583°N 30.333°E |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| Aircraft name | Star of Maryland |
| Operator | Trans World Airlines |
| Registration | N6004C |
| Flight origin | Bombay International Airport, India |
| 1st stopover | Cairo-King Farouk Airport |
| 2nd stopover | Rome–Ciampino Airport |
| Destination | New York-Idlewild Airport |
| Occupants | 55 |
| Passengers | 48 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Fatalities | 55 |
| Survivors | 0 |
TWA Flight 903 was a regularly scheduled flight from Bombay International Airport, India to New York-Idlewild Airport, via Cairo-King Farouk Airport and Rome-Ciampino Airport.