Airbus A300 crash, Sep 21, 1987 (5 killed), Luxor
Airbus A300 accident on September 21, 1987 near Luxor, Luxor, Egypt with 5 fatalities. Cause: An incorrect approach configuration led to a late landing...
- Date: September 21, 1987
- Aircraft: Airbus A300
- Location: Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: An incorrect approach configuration led to a late landing about 700 m past the threshold, followed by a runway overrun and fire.
EgyptAir Airbus A300B4-203 SU-BCA was destroyed at Luxor on 21 September 1987 during a local training flight with touch and go circuits. The aircraft landed about 700 m past the threshold, overran the runway and burned, and all five crew were killed.