Douglas DC-3 crash, Jan 15, 1968 (4 killed), Zifta Gharbia
Douglas DC-3 accident on January 15, 1968 near Zifta Gharbia, Egypt with 4 fatalities. Cause: Ice buildup on the wings together with moderate to severe...
- Date: January 15, 1968
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Zifta Gharbia, Egypt
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Ice buildup on the wings together with moderate to severe turbulence caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft
A cargo flight from Cairo to Beirut turned back after the crew reported icing, and the aircraft broke up in the air and crashed at Zifta. All four people aboard were killed.