Aircraft crash near Las Palmas-Gando Airport

No fatalities • Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria), Spain • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean a short distance from the coast during its approach to Las Palmas-Gando Airport.

What happened

On an arrival flight originating from São Tomé, a four-engine aircraft was performing its approach to Las Palmas-Gando Airport. During this final phase of flight, the plane went down in the ocean at a location situated only a few kilometers from the shoreline.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the status of those on board, and the fate of the crew remains undetermined. The incident occurred within the vicinity of the coast during the approach sequence.

Findings

No specific details regarding the underlying reasons for the impact have been released by authorities at this stage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-07-26 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria), Spain?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean a short distance from the coast during its approach to Las Palmas-Gando Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-07-26 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-07-26 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration 7501, operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-), at Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria), Spain.

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