Date & Time:
Sep 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
AX687
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bilbeis - Bilbeis
MSN:
18-2017
YOM:
1940
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While circling in the vicinity of Bilbeis Airport on a training exercise, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing following a dual engine failure. The airplane belly landed and was damaged beyond repair. Both occupants escaped unarmed.
Probable cause:
The crew inadvertently feathered both props during flight.
