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PIPER PA-30 near Port Sudan — 2009-05-10

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Date
2009-05-10
Location
Port Sudan, SD
Aircraft
PIPER PA-30
Registration
N502TC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On May 10, 2009, at 0530 universal coordinated time (0830 local time), a Piper PA-30, N502TC, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain about 26 nautical miles northwest of Port Sudan, Sudan. The two Yemani pilots onboard were fatally injured. The airplane was operating on an international flight plan between Luxor International Airport (HELX), Luxor, Egypt, and Port Sudan New International Airport (HSPN), Port Sudan, Sudan, under Sudanese flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Sudan. Further information may be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority Air Accident Investigation Directorate P.O. Box 430 Republic of Sudan Tel: 249 155775152 Fax: 249 155775150 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Republic of Sudan.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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