Antonov AN-26 crash, Jul 20, 2018, El Alamein
Antonov AN-26 accident on July 20, 2018 near El Alamein, Matruh, Egypt with no fatalities.
- Date: July 20, 2018
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: El Alamein, Matruh, Egypt
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A Kaz Air Trans An 26 on a positioning flight from Kiev to Khartoum with a stop at El Alamein ran short of fuel at night after strong headwinds. The crew attempted an emergency landing in the desert about 50 km east of El Alamein, the aircraft belly landed and broke in two. All six crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.