Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 March 1969
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Royal Moroccan Air Force
Registration Number: 861
Location: near Cabra, C¢rdoba –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/systemAircraft engine/system
Category: Accident
A military aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash at an altitude of 1040 meters, resulting in the loss of six personnel. The incident occurred during flight operations.A military aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash at an altitude of 1040 meters, resulting in the loss of six personnel. The incident occurred during flight operations.
Description
Crashed into mountain at 1040 meters altitude. Six military and one civil.
Source of Information
http://www.hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/sevilla/abc.sevilla/1969/03/16/043.htmlhttp://www.hemeroteca.abc.es/nav/Navigate.exe/hemeroteca/sevilla/abc.sevilla/1969/03/16/043.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure, likely involving a loss of control or a critical system failure.Mechanical failure, likely involving a loss of control or a critical system failure.Share on:
