On November 14, 1958, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CN-CCJ) operated by Royal Air Maroc - RAM was involved in an aviation accident near Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the landing gear mechanism during the landing sequence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained significant damage after a landing gear malfunction caused the plane to skid upon touchdown.
What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the undercarriage. As the plane touched down, the structural failure of the landing gear led to a loss of directional control, resulting in the aircraft skidding along the runway.
Findings
The primary cause of the incident was the failure of the undercarriage during touchdown.
There were no injuries reported among the occupants following the event.
Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the skid, the aircraft was declared a total loss and determined to be beyond repair.
Probable cause
The failure of the landing gear mechanism during the landing sequence.
What happened in the 14 Nov 1958 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco?
An aircraft sustained significant damage after a landing gear malfunction caused the plane to skid upon touchdown.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 1958 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 1958 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration CN-CCJ, operated by Royal Air Maroc - RAM, at Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The failure of the landing gear mechanism during the landing sequence.
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