EgyptAir Flight 741
EgyptAir | |
| Registration | SU-AOV |
|---|---|
| Flight origin | Cairo International Airport |
| Destination | Nicosia International Airport |
| Occupants | 37 |
| Passengers | 30 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Fatalities | 37 |
| Survivors | 0 |
EgyptAir Flight 741 was a flight between
EgyptAir.[2]
The plane crashed in the
Kyrenia mountain range in Cyprus on its descent while approaching the runway from the north. The resulting explosion, about 12 miles (19 km) from Nicosia airport, resulted in a fire which was put out by the Cypriot National Guard.[3] The turboprop hit the mountain at an altitude of 783 metres (2,569 ft) (117 metres (384 ft) below the crest).[4] The black box of the aircraft was analyzed in Moscow.[5]
Passengers
| Nationality | Passengers | Crew | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Egypt | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| United States | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sweden | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| France | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30[6] | 7 | 37[3] |
References
- ^ "EgyptAir – 'pioneer of air travel'". BBC News. BBC. 7 May 2002. Retrieved 17 July 2008.
- ^ "EgyptAir accident summary". BAAA/ACRO. Archived from the original on 18 May 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2008.
- ^ a b Martin, Paul (30 January 1973). "15 Britons among 38 dead as aircraft hits Cyprus mountain". The Times. London. pp. 1, Issue 58694, col F. Retrieved 17 July 2008.
- Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved on 17 July 2008.
- ^ Martin, Paul (31 January 1973). "Pilot who hit mountain top told Cyprus airport he would fly in visually". The Times. London. pp. 6, Issue 58695, col D. Retrieved 17 July 2008.
- ^ this is a simple maths error. total should be 30 not 138
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