1036
Flight / Schedule
1036
Aircraft
Junkers JU.52Registration
1036
Operator
French NavyDate
July 9, 1949 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Agadir Souss-Massa-Drâa
Region
Africa • Morocco
Narrative Report
On July 9, 1949 at 12:00 AM, 1036 experienced a crash involving Junkers JU.52, operated by French Navy, with the event recorded near Agadir Souss-Massa-Drâa.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
18 people were known to be on board, 18 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 15, passenger fatalities: 15, other fatalities: 0.
In unknown circumstances, the three engine aircraft registered 1036 (32 S-1) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Oued Massa region, about 55 km southwest of Agadir. All 18 occupants were killed. The aircraft was en route to Dakar when the accident occurred.
Aircraft reference details include registration 1036.
Fatalities
Total
18
Crew
3
Passengers
15
Other
0
Crash Summary
In unknown circumstances, the three engine aircraft registered 1036 (32 S-1) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Oued Massa region, about 55 km southwest of Agadir. All 18 occupants were killed. The aircraft was en route to Dakar when the accident occurred.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
15
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 18
Operational Details
Operator
French NavyFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Africa • Morocco
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Junkers JU.52Registration
1036
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