T.2B-226

Crashed just after liftoff at Rota NAS for unknown reason. The mechanic was killed while seven other crew members were injured, the pilot seriously.

Flight / Schedule

T.2B-226

Aircraft

Casa 352

Registration

T.2B-226

MSN

117

Date

March 10, 1955 at 11:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Aircraft

Casa 352

Registration

T.2B-226

MSN

117