No fatalities

Emergency Landing Near Gran Tarajal Following In-Flight Engine Failure (T.2B-235)

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: Engine failure in flight. 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, compelling the crew to execute an emergency landing near Gran Tarajal on Fuerteventura Island. All three crew members survived without injury, but the airframe was declared damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

During a scheduled flight, the aircraft encountered a critical mechanical issue when its central engine failed while airborne. This sudden loss of power necessitated an immediate response from the flight crew, who initiated emergency procedures to secure a safe landing as quickly as possible.

Emergency Landing and Outcome

The crew successfully guided the aircraft to a crash landing in the vicinity of Gran Tarajal, located on the southern part of Fuerteventura Island. Despite the severity of the impact and the nature of the forced landing, all three individuals on board survived the incident without sustaining any injuries.

Aircraft Condition and Investigation Findings

Following the event, a thorough assessment of the airframe revealed extensive structural damage. Consequently, the aircraft was officially classified as damaged beyond repair, rendering it unserviceable for future operations. The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the in-flight failure of the central engine.

Probable cause

Engine failure in flight