Aircraft impact in Pyrenees Mountains near Requesens

6 fatalities • Col de l'Ouillat, France • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near the Ouillat Pass during flight through poor weather, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

During a flight through adverse weather conditions, an aircraft struck a mountain slope situated in French territory. The impact occurred near the Ouillat Pass, approximately five kilometers north of Requesens, Spain. The incident resulted in six fatalities and left three passengers with injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the crash highlighted that visibility was significantly limited by the prevailing weather at the time of the accident. Furthermore, it was determined that the crew was operating at an insufficient altitude to safely traverse the Pyrenees Mountain Range.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain because the crew maintained an altitude too low to clear the mountain range during periods of reduced visibility.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-12-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Col de l'Ouillat, France?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near the Ouillat Pass during flight through poor weather, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-12-09 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-12-09 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-BAXY, operated by Air Atlas, at Col de l'Ouillat, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain because the crew maintained an altitude too low to clear the mountain range during periods of reduced visibility.

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