Dakhla - Guelmim - Kenitra

On July 26, 2011 at 09:00 AM, Dakhla - Guelmim - Kenitra experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Royal Moroccan Air Force - Forces Royales Air, with the event recorded near Guelmim Guelmim-Es Semara.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a mountains crash site.

80 people were known to be on board, 80 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 8, passengers on board: 72, passenger fatalities: 72, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The four engine aircraft departed Dakhla on a flight to Kenitra with an intermediate stop in Guelmim, carrying 60 soldiers, 12 civilians and 8 crew members. While approaching Guelmim Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to marginal weather conditions. Too low, the aircraft impacted the slope of a rocky mountain located 10 km short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Two passengers survived the accident but died the following day.

Aircraft reference details include registration CNA-OQ, MSN 4892, year of manufacture 1981.