12 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Sidi Ifni Airport following engine fire (T.2B-251)

Sidi Ifni, MoroccoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 8, 1957, a Casa 352 (registration T.2B-251) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Sidi Ifni, Morocco during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire occurred during the flight, leading to a loss of control during the final approach. 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 crashed during its final approach to Sidi Ifni Airport after experiencing an in-flight engine fire, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What happened

During a flight approaching the region of Sidi Ifni, an engine failure occurred involving an active fire. In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated a diversion procedure, attempting to land the aircraft at Sidi Ifni Airport.

As the aircraft was on its final approach, it crashed several kilometers away from the airfield. The impact resulted in a significant fire at the wreckage site. Of the total occupants on board, 12 fatalities were recorded, while two passengers were successfully rescued from the scene.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine fire during flight.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred during the flight, leading to a loss of control during the final approach.