Société Aérienne du Littoral - SAL

Bristol 170 Freighter

While flying along the Spanish coast, the radio operator informed ground by radio: 'one engine stopped, are forced to ditch the aircraft'. Shortly later, the aircraft crashed into the sea some 25 km southeast off Cabo de Palos. The first rescuers arrived on site 24 hours later and were able to evacuate two survivors, the mechanic and a passenger. All 42 other occupants were killed. Crew: Mr. Galindo, pilot, Mr. Remy, mechanic, Mr. Chase, mechanic, Mr. Chanel, radio navigator, Anne-Marie Rouannet, stewardess.