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Central African Airways
Central African Airways
Saturday August 9, 1958
Crashed into high ground during approach. Misinterpreted or misread altimeter reading. Possible fatigue.
Crash Details
Date
Saturday August 9, 1958
Location
Benghazi, Libya
Passengers
47
Crew
7
Fatalities
36
Survivors
18
Aircraft Type
Vickers Viscount 748D
Operator
Central African Airways
Registration
VP-YNE
Flight Origin
Wadi Halfa
Flight Destination
Benina
Benghazi, Libya
Central African Airways
Vickers Viscount 748D
1958