Vickers Viking crash, Sep 15, 1954 (3 killed), Cairo-Alma...
Vickers Viking accident on September 15, 1954 near Cairo-Almaza Cairo, Egypt with 3 fatalities. Cause: Aerodynamic stall during go-around.
- Date: September 15, 1954
- Aircraft: Vickers Viking
- Location: Cairo-Almaza Cairo, Egypt
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Aerodynamic stall during go-around
The Misrair Viking named Tutankhamun was on a short test flight after a 1,000-hour maintenance check at Cairo-Almaza. During an asymmetric landing simulation with one engine shut down, the aircraft landed long, and after a go-around the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. Three crew were killed and one occupant was seriously injured.