T.2B-226
Flight / Schedule
T.2B-226
Aircraft
Casa 352Registration
T.2B-226
MSN
117
Date
March 10, 1955 at 11:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Rota NAS Andalusia
Region
Europe • Spain
Narrative Report
On March 10, 1955 at 11:00 AM, T.2B-226 experienced a crash involving Casa 352, operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire, with the event recorded near Rota NAS Andalusia.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 12.5%.
Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed just after liftoff at Rota NAS for unknown reason. The mechanic was killed while seven other crew members were injured, the pilot seriously.
Aircraft reference details include registration T.2B-226, MSN 117.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed just after liftoff at Rota NAS for unknown reason. The mechanic was killed while seven other crew members were injured, the pilot seriously.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
8
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
7
Fatality Rate
12.5%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Spain
Aircraft Details
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