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Fatal aircraft accident at Obock Airstrip (316410/F-SCJA)

Obock, DjiboutiLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 316410/F-SCJA) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Obock, Djibouti during landing or approach. 30 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

A transport aircraft crashed during its final approach to Obock Airstrip, resulting in the deaths of all 30 people on board.

What happened

During a flight operated by the CIET 340 (Centre d’Instruction des Équipages de Transport), an aircraft was conducting its final approach to the Obock Airstrip. Before reaching the runway threshold, the plane impacted the ground under circumstances that remain undetermined. The aircraft was transporting a handball team at the time of the accident.

Findings

  • The crash resulted in 30 fatalities, comprising all 5 crew members and 25 passengers.
  • The impact occurred short of the runway threshold during the approach phase.
  • The specific cause of the descent into the ground is currently unknown.

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