Aircraft crash in sea near Nouadhibou Airport

8 fatalities • Nouadhibou, Mauritania • Takeoff (climb)

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

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Nouadhibou Airport, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident during its initial climb. While the plane was gaining altitude following takeoff, it encountered an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly into the ocean.

There were eight fatalities recorded in the incident, as all occupants on board perished in the crash. The accident occurred in the waters near the departure airfield during the climb phase of the flight.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the aircraft stalled while the plane was attempting to climb after leaving the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-04-05 Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 accident near Nouadhibou, Mauritania?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-04-05 Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-04-05 involved a Xian Yunsunji Y-7-100, registration 5T-MAF, operated by Mauritanian Air Force - Force Aérienne Islamique de Mauritanie, at Nouadhibou, Mauritania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb phase following takeoff.

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