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Fatal Crash Landing at Tangier-Boukhalef Airport (F-DABD)

Tangier-Boukhalef, MoroccoTakeoff (climb)

On October 13, 1953, a SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne (registration F-DABD) operated by Royal Air Maroc - RAM was involved in an aviation accident near Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine trouble after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft encountered engine trouble shortly after takeoff from Tangier-Boukhalef Airport, leading to a crash landing past the runway end. One passenger was killed in the accident.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft departed Tangier-Boukhalef Airport and encountered technical problems with its engine during the initial climb phase of flight. The captain made the decision to land as soon as possible in response to the mechanical issue. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in an area located past the runway end, situated between the airport and the ocean. The accident resulted in the death of one passenger. The official investigation identified engine trouble after takeoff as the probable cause of the incident. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Oct 1953 SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne accident near Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco?

An aircraft encountered engine trouble shortly after takeoff from Tangier-Boukhalef Airport, leading to a crash landing past the runway end. One passenger was killed in the accident.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Oct 1953 SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Oct 1953 involved a SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne, registration F-DABD, operated by Royal Air Maroc - RAM, at Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine trouble after takeoff.

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