No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crash at Djibouti City Airport (9XR-KH)

Djibouti City, DjiboutiTakeoff (climb)

On April 18, 1973, a Nord 2501 Noratlas (registration 9XR-KH) operated by Portalia Air-Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Djibouti City, Djibouti during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled just after rotation following an engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed near the runway end at Djibouti City Airport after an engine failure caused a stall during takeoff, seriously injuring both pilots.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a takeoff from Djibouti City Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a stall and crashed near the end of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and both pilots on board sustained serious injuries. The flight was being operated as a cargo mission on behalf of Wolfair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or the specific operator beyond the cargo arrangement with Wolfair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a stall that occurred just after rotation, which followed an engine failure.