1 fatality

1957-07-03: Casa 352 (T.2B-208) — Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire — Tétouan, Morocco

Tétouan, MoroccoTakeoff (climb)

On July 3, 1957, a Casa 352 (registration T.2B-208) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Tétouan, Morocco during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781249264Data APIEditorial standards

A three-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Martil after departing from Tétouan Airport, resulting in three crew members being rescued and one person missing.

What happened

Following its departure from Tétouan Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. The descent led to the plane impacting the sea in the vicinity of Martil.

During the emergency, search and rescue efforts located three members of the crew who survived the impact. However, the radio operator was not found among the survivors. Despite subsequent search operations, the body of the missing individual was never retrieved from the ocean.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.
  • The crash occurred in the maritime area off the coast of Martil.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.