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Unknown crash near near El-Sheikh Gebyeel military airport, Sharqia, Egypt

fatal2016-09-192 fatalities
Summary

The helicopter crashed following a suspected technical malfunction. Both pilots were killed. The type was not identified in reporting.

Incident details
Date
2016-09-19
Location
near El-Sheikh Gebyeel military airport, Sharqia, Egypt
Aircraft
Unknown
Operator type
military
Fatalities
2
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
30.5900, 31.5000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities2
Injuries0
SourceDaily News Egypt
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