Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 June 1958
Aircraft Type: Nord 2501 Noratlas
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 73
Location: Blida –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft StructureAircraft Structure
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a collision with a large flock of storks. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a collision with a large flock of storks. The impact resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crash-landed after colliding with a number of storks.
Source of Information
http://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1613-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmhttp://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1613-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmPrimary Cause
Collision with a large flock of storks.Collision with a large flock of storks.Share on:
