T.2B-208

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.

Flight / Schedule

T.2B-208

Aircraft

Casa 352

Registration

T.2B-208

MSN

99

Date

July 3, 1957 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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

Aircraft

Casa 352

Registration

T.2B-208

MSN

99