8 fatalities

1975-09-26: Nord 2501 Noratlas (6422) — Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) — Tancos AFB (Constância), Portugal

Tancos AFB (Constância), PortugalLanding (descent or approach)

On September 26, 1975, a Nord 2501 Noratlas (registration 6422) operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa (1952-) was involved in an aviation accident near Tancos AFB (Constância), Portugal during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A fire developed in the left engine during the approach phase, causing the aircraft to become uncontrollable. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781229804Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames 6 km west of Tancos AFB during its approach, resulting in eight fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Tancos Air Force Base, an aircraft lost control and impacted a field situated approximately 6 km west of the airfield. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that consumed the wreckage.

There were eight fatalities recorded in the accident, which included three members of the flight crew and five other occupants. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Official reports indicate that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine fire involving the left engine, which occurred while the aircraft was on approach.

Probable cause

A fire developed in the left engine during the approach phase, causing the aircraft to become uncontrollable.