106 fatalities

1973-12-22: Accidente de un Sud Aviation Caravelle de Royal Air Maroc en 1973

On December 22, 1973, an Accidente de un Sud Aviation Caravelle de Royal Air Maroc en 1973 was involved in an aviation accident. 106 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On December 22, 1973, a Royal Air Maroc Sud Aviation Caravelle accident resulted in 106 fatalities. The incident is recorded in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset for historical research.

Accident Overview

On December 22, 1973, a Sud Aviation Caravelle aircraft operated by Royal Air Maroc was involved in an aviation accident. The accident resulted in 106 fatalities, as recorded in the documentation. Specific details about the flight, including the route, location, and phase of flight, are not available in the source.

Documentation in the Aviation-Safety Dataset

This accident is listed in the Wikidata aviation-safety dataset, which tracks more than three thousand documented aircraft accidents and aviation occurrences spanning the entire history of powered and unpowered flight. The dataset is used by researchers who cross-reference such records with primary investigative sources to analyze historical safety trends and identify recurring contributing factors across different eras of aviation.

Use in Historical Analysis

The inclusion of the Royal Air Maroc 1973 accident in the dataset facilitates comparative studies with other occurrences. Researchers can leverage this information to examine patterns in aviation safety over time. The dataset underscores the importance of comprehensive documentation for understanding and improving aviation safety.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain