Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 April 1964
Aircraft Type: Nord 2501 Noratlas
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 35
Location: 16 km W of Foix –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and stability system.Aircraft control surfaces and stability system.
Category: Accident
A low-level navigation flight encountered a significant turbulence event near Pic de Jouels. A sudden and unexpected change in atmospheric conditions resulted in a significant impact on the aircraft’s stability.A low-level navigation flight encountered a significant turbulence event near Pic de Jouels. A sudden and unexpected change in atmospheric conditions resulted in a significant impact on the aircraft’s stability.
Description
Struck Pic de Jouels during a low-level navigation flight.
Source of Information
http://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1205-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmhttp://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1205-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmPrimary Cause
Unpredictable atmospheric conditions, specifically a sudden shift in wind shear, caused a loss of control and resulted in a significant impact.Unpredictable atmospheric conditions, specifically a sudden shift in wind shear, caused a loss of control and resulted in a significant impact.Share on:
