No fatalities

1968-12-19: Casa 352 (T.2B-235) — Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire — Gran Tarajal (Fuerteventura), Spain

Gran Tarajal (Fuerteventura), SpainFlight

On December 19, 1968, a Casa 352 (registration T.2B-235) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Gran Tarajal (Fuerteventura), Spain in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The central engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced a central engine failure during flight, resulting in an emergency landing near Gran Tarajal.

What happened

During a flight near the southern region of Fuerteventura Island, the aircraft's central engine ceased functioning. This mechanical failure necessitated an immediate emergency descent by the crew. While attempting to manage the loss of power, the aircraft performed a crash landing in the vicinity of Gran Tarosal.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties among the personnel on board. The three crew members escaped the incident without any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained during the landing was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss and deemed beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was an engine failure in flight.

Probable cause

The central engine failed while the aircraft was in flight, necessitating an emergency landing.