Amiot AAC.1 Toucan accident at Sefrou, Morocco, 10 Oct 1946 (F-BCAA)
On October 10, 1946, an Amiot AAC.1 Toucan (registration F-BCAA) operated by Air Océan was involved in an aviation accident near Sefrou, Morocco in flight. 16 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that, following a navigational error on part of the crew, the aircraft was following a wrong track at the time of the accident. Also, its altitude of 3,600 feet was insufficient. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Probable cause
It is believed that, following a navigational error on part of the crew, the aircraft was following a wrong track at the time of the accident. Also, its altitude of 3,600 feet was insufficient.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
While flying at night in low visibility at an altitude of 3,600 feet, the three engine airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located 10 km south of Sefrou. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 16 occupants were killed.
Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that, following a navigational error on part of the crew, the aircraft was following a wrong track at the time of the accident. Also, its altitude of 3,600 feet was insufficient.