80 fatalities

2011-07-26: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (CNA-OQ) — Royal Moroccan Air Force - Forces Royales Air — Guelmim, Morocco

Guelmim, MoroccoLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 2011, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration CNA-OQ) operated by Royal Moroccan Air Force - Forces Royales Air was involved in an aviation accident near Guelmim, Morocco during landing or approach. 80 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781195378Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft carrying 80 occupants struck a mountain slope while approaching Guelmim Airport in poor visibility. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire; two passengers died the following day.

Accident Overview

A four-engine aircraft was destroyed after impacting a rocky mountain slope during an approach to Guelmim Airport. The aircraft had departed Dakhla bound for Kenitra with an intermediate stop in Guelmim. On board were 60 soldiers, 12 civilians, and 8 crew members.

Circumstances

While approaching Guelmim Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to marginal weather conditions. The aircraft descended too low and struck the slope of a rocky mountain located 10 kilometers short of the runway. The impact and subsequent post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Casualties

Two passengers initially survived the accident but died the following day. The source does not specify the status of the other occupants.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is ongoing or has been completed, but the source provides no analysis or probable cause. The circumstances of poor visibility and low altitude are described as the situation at the time of impact.