13 fatalities

Climb-out stall crash at Casablanca-Cazes Airport (42-107377)

Casablanca, MoroccoTakeoff (climb)

On February 23, 1945, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 42-107377) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Casablanca, Morocco during takeoff. 13 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff from Casablanca-Cazes Airport, crashing three kilometers away and killing thirteen people while injuring seventeen others.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Casablanca-Cazes Airport. Shortly after lifting off, the aircraft entered a stall condition. Unable to recover, the plane descended and impacted the ground approximately three kilometers from the airfield perimeter.

The crash resulted in significant loss of life and injury among those on board. A total of thirteen occupants were killed in the accident. Additionally, seventeen other individuals sustained injuries during the event. The fatalities included members of the crew and passengers who were aboard at the time of the impact.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding the mechanical or human factors that led to the stall. It confirms only the sequence of events: takeoff, climb-out, stall, and subsequent crash.