10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Jerez de la Frontera Airport (T.3-26)

Jerez de la Frontera, SpainTakeoff (climb)

On April 10, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration T.3-26) operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire was involved in an aviation accident near Jerez de la Frontera, Spain during takeoff. 10 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 into the Guadalquivir River during its initial climb from Jerez de la Frontera, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight departing from Jerez de la Frontera Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff. While the plane was in its climbing phase, it veered off course and impacted the surface of the Guadalquivir River, located to the north of the airfield.

The flight was operating as a return leg to its home base at Cadiz AFB. The impact with the water resulted in ten fatalities, with no other occupants surviving the crash.

Findings

There are currently no specific details regarding the mechanical or operational reasons why the aircraft became uncontrollable during the ascent.