1957-11-19: Nord 2501 Noratlas (26) — French Air Force - Armée de l'Air — Tiznit, Morocco

9 fatalitiesTiznit, MoroccoFlight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Tiznit while performing a dropping mission, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

During a specialized mission involving the dropping of payloads, an aircraft encountered severe weather conditions. While operating in the vicinity of Tiznit, the plane struck the slope of a mountain. The impact was catastrophic, leading to the total destruction of the airframe.

There were nine fatalities recorded as a result of the crash, with no survivors among the crew members on board. The incident occurred during the operational phase of the mission while the aircraft was navigating difficult meteorological environments.

Findings

  • Encounter with poor weather conditions during the flight.
  • Impact with mountainous terrain near Tiznit.

Probable cause

The crew encountered adverse weather conditions which led to the aircraft striking a mountain slope.