T.2B-208
Flight / Schedule
T.2B-208
Aircraft
Casa 352Registration
T.2B-208
MSN
99
Date
July 3, 1957 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Tétouan Tangier-Tétouan
Region
Africa • Morocco
Coordinates
35.7888°, -5.8145°
Narrative Report
On July 3, 1957 at 12:00 AM, T.2B-208 experienced a crash involving Casa 352, operated by Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire, with the event recorded near Tétouan Tangier-Tétouan.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after its takeoff from Tétouan Airport, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea off Martil. Three crew members were rescued while the radio operator was missing. His body was never recovered.
Aircraft reference details include registration T.2B-208, MSN 99.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.7888°, -5.8145°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after its takeoff from Tétouan Airport, the three engine aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea off Martil. Three crew members were rescued while the radio operator was missing. His body was never recovered.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Africa • Morocco
Aircraft Details
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