8 fatalities

1996-04-05: Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 (5T-MAF) — Mauritanian Air Force - Force Aérienne Islamique de Mauritanie — Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Nouadhibou, MauritaniaTakeoff (climb)

On April 5, 1996, a Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 (registration 5T-MAF) operated by Mauritanian Air Force - Force Aérienne Islamique de Mauritanie was involved in an aviation accident near Nouadhibou, Mauritania during takeoff. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the climb phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed into the sea shortly after departing from Nouadhibou Airport, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Nouadhibou Airport, an aircraft encountered a critical loss of control during its initial climb. While the plane was gaining altitude following takeoff, it experienced a stall that led to a descent into the ocean.

The accident resulted in eight fatalities, as there were no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft. The impact occurred in the sea near the departure site.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash indicate that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure. This mechanical malfunction caused the aircraft to stall during the climb phase, preventing the crew from maintaining sufficient altitude and airspeed.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the climb phase.