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Mountain Crash During Approach to Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos (T.3-1)

Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos, SpainLanding (descent or approach)

On March 17, 1964, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration T.3-1) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos, Spain during landing or approach. 4 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on a mountain in La Esperanza while approaching Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos from the south in poor weather. Four crew members died and 17 others were injured.

Incident Overview On a flight from El Gouera to Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos, the aircraft carried 16 civilians and a crew of five. While approaching the airport from the south, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility. ## Crash and Casualties During the approach, the airplane crashed on a mountain located in La Esperanza, south of the airfield. Four crew members were killed in the accident, while 17 other occupants were injured. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the specific date of the event, and it does not state a probable cause.

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