Aircraft disappearance near Fuerteventura

7 fatalities • Fuerteventura, Spain • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared over the ocean near Fuerteventura during a flight from Las Palmas-Gando Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On a scheduled flight from Las Palmas-Gando Airport to the Los Llanos airbase in Albacete, a twin engine aircraft vanished during its transit. The flight departed at 02:27 local time. Approximately 44 minutes after the departure, while the aircraft was nearing the island of Fuerteventura, it crashed into the sea.

Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the wreckage and any survivors. However, despite the efforts of rescue teams, no debris or traces of the plane were recovered. The mission was officially halted several days later after the search yielded no results. There were seven crew members on board at the time of the accident, and all are presumed deceased.

Findings

Official investigations into the disappearance concluded that there was insufficient evidence to reconstruct the final moments of the flight. Consequently, investigators were unable to identify a specific reason for the crash.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of physical evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1963-04-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Fuerteventura, Spain?

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared over the ocean near Fuerteventura during a flight from Las Palmas-Gando Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1963-04-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1963-04-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration T.3-44, operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire, at Fuerteventura, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of physical evidence.

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