Casa 352

Historical safety data and incident record for the Casa 352 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.5/10

Total Incidents

23

Total Fatalities

121

Incident History

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Gran Tarajal (Fuerteventura) Canary Islands

The central engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed near Gran Tarajal, in the south of Fuerteventura Island. All three crew members were unhurt while the airplane was considered as damaged beyond repair.

June 8, 1965 3 Fatalities

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Murcia-Alcantarilla AFB Region of Murcia

The aircraft was engaged in a local training mission at Murcia-Alcantarilla, carrying nine paratroopers and two pilots. While cruising in the vicinity of the airbase in a formation of nine Casa 352, the airplane collided in unclear circumstances with a second airplane registered T.2B-230 and also carrying nine paratroopers and two pilots. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and dove into the ground. During the descent, eight skydivers on board T.2B-229 were able to bail out before the airplane crashed in a field. All three others occupants as well as all 11 occupants on board the second aircraft were killed.

June 8, 1965 11 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Murcia-Alcantarilla AFB Region of Murcia

The aircraft was engaged in a local training mission at Murcia-Alcantarilla, carrying nine paratroopers and two pilots. While cruising in the vicinity of the airbase in a formation of nine Casa 352, the airplane collided in unclear circumstances with a second airplane registered T.2B-229 and also carrying nine paratroopers and two pilots. Following the collision, both aircraft went out of control and dove into the ground. During the descent, eight skydivers on board T.2B-229 were able to bail out before the airplane crashed in a field. All three others occupants as well as all 11 occupants on board the second aircraft were killed.

July 3, 1957 1 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Tétouan Tangier-Tétouan

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.

May 29, 1957 8 Fatalities

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Sierra de Javalambre Aragon

Crashed into the Sierra de Javalambre, killing all eight crew members.

May 8, 1957 12 Fatalities

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Sidi Ifni Souss-Massa-Drâa

An engine caught fire in flight. The pilot decided to divert to Sidi Ifni Airport but on final, the airplane crashed in flames few km from the airfield. Two passengers were rescued while 12 other occupants were killed.

October 14, 1956 8 Fatalities

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San Nicolás del Puerto Andalusia

The three engine aircraft departed Jerez de la Frontera Airport bound for Madrid-Getafe Airbase. En route, it crashed in a mountainous area located near San Nicolás del Puerto, Andalusia. All eight crew members were killed.

February 2, 1956 7 Fatalities

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Zaragoza Aragon

The aircraft left Madrid-Getafe on a routine flight to Zaragoza with intermediate stops at Valladolid-Villanubla Airport and Soria. While approaching Zaragoza-Valenzuela Airport by night (evening), the three engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances few km from the airfield. All seven crew members were killed. Crew: Lt D. Carlos Escat Fajardo, Lt D. Carlos Amat Fernandez, Br. D. Jaime Pérez, pilot, Sgt Sr. Navarro, radio operator, Cpl Sr. Cerezo, Sr. Cañada, Sr. Sanjuán.

December 20, 1955 4 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Segovia Castile and León

Crashed in unknown circumstances in La Granja, near Segovia. A crewman was rescued while four other occupants were killed.

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Montserrat Catalonia

An engine failed in flight, forcing all eight crew members to bail out. The airplane crashed in the Montserrat Mountain Range located north of Barcelona and was destroyed. All eight crew members were found alive.

June 27, 1955 2 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Tétouan Tangier-Tétouan

Crashed into the sea off Tétouan while flying in foggy conditions. Two crew members were rescued while two others were killed.

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Lérida Catalonia

The crew was taking part to an air show in Lérida. On final, the three engine aircraft was too low and hit the ground before coming to rest in a ravine. All six crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

March 10, 1955 1 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Rota NAS Andalusia

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

November 1, 1954 11 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Ronda Andalusia

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located about 10 km south of Ronda, killing all 11 occupants.

August 29, 1954 4 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Pico de la Braña Principality of Asturias

The airplane suffered an engine failure in flight, lost height and eventually crashed on the Pico de la Braña, Asturias. All four crew members were killed.

July 6, 1952 7 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Hoyo de Manzanares Madrid

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Hoyo de Manzanares, about 30 km northwest of Madrid. Seven occupants were killed and five others were injured.

February 29, 1952 3 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Murcia-San Javier Region of Murcia

The crew was performing a local training flight out from Murcia-San Javier AFB. In unknown circumstances, the three engine aircraft crashed in a field located between Los Alcázares and El Carmoli, about 7 km southwest of the airbase. Three crew members were killed while five others were injured.

November 12, 1951 2 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Albacete-Los Llanos AFB Castile-La Mancha

Crashed on takeoff at Los Llanos AFB in Albacete. Two crew members were killed while two others were injured.

June 26, 1951 8 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Morón AFB Andalusia

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Morón AFB, killing all eight crew members.

May 9, 1951 4 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Monterroso Galicia

About twenty minutes after his departure from Santiago de Compostela, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity. The aircraft went out of control and crashed on a mountain located near Monterroso. All four crew members were killed.

February 6, 1951 4 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

San Pablo de los Montes Castile-La Mancha

The three engine airplane left Jerez de la Frontera Airbase at 1235LT bound for Madrid-Torrejoin. En route, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located south of San Pablo de los Montes. All four crew members were killed.

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Galápagos Castile-La Mancha

The three engine aircraft and his crew were completing a training mission with 12 skydivers on board. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in a field located in Galápagos and was destroyed. A paratrooper and four crew members were killed while 12 other occupants were rescued.

January 19, 1950 16 Fatalities

Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire

Tobarra Castile-La Mancha

The aircraft was on its way from Murcia-San Javier AFB to Albacete with a crew of three and 13 passengers (all of them pilots) to take delivery of two others Casa 352 that should be transferred to the Spanish Air Academy based in San Javier. After it started the descent to Albacete, the three engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 6 km northeast of Tobarra. The wreckage was found about 40 km southeast of Albacete Airport. All 16 occupants were killed. For unknown reason, the crew descended too low.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

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