No fatalities

1960-08-23: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (56518) — United States Navy - USN — Kenitra, Morocco

Kenitra, MoroccoLanding (descent or approach)

On August 23, 1960, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 56518) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Kenitra, Morocco during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed at Kenitra Airport under uncertain conditions, resulting in a post-crash fire that destroyed the plane.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at Kenitra Airport involving an aircraft of unknown type. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined due to the lack of available data regarding the flight's circumstances. Following the crash, a significant fire broke out, which resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

At this time, there is no confirmed information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries sustained during the event. The status and fate of the aircraft occupant(s) have not been officially established by investigators.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has yet to be determined. The primary consequence noted at the scene was a post-crash fire that consumed the entire wreckage.