1 fatality

1953-10-13: SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne (F-DABD) — Royal Air Maroc - RAM — Tangier-Boukhalef, Morocco

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: The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during the initial climb phase, preventing a successful landing on the runway. 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.

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An aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during its initial climb from Tangier-Boukhalef Airport, resulting in a crash landing near the coastline.

What happened

During the early stages of flight following departure from Tangier-Boukhalel Airport, the flight crew identified mechanical issues involving one of the engines. As the aircraft was performing its initial climb, the technical difficulties necessitated an immediate return to the airfield.

The pilot attempted an emergency landing; however, the aircraft type (unspecified) failed to remain on the runway. The plane ultimately performed a crash landing beyond the end of the runway, coming to rest in the area situated between the airport perimeter and the ocean. This accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was engine trouble encountered immediately after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions during the initial climb phase, preventing a successful landing on the runway.