Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 8 May 1957
Aircraft Type: CASA 352 (Junkers Ju-52)
Owner/operator: Ejrcito del Aire
Registration Number: T.2B-251
Location: near Sidi Ifni Airport (SII) –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: Electrical system components, specifically the ignition system or wiring within the aircraft’s electrical system.Electrical system components, specifically the ignition system or wiring within the aircraft’s electrical system.
Category: Accident
An in-flight fire occurred near Sidi Ifni Airport, resulting in a crash. Investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause.An in-flight fire occurred near Sidi Ifni Airport, resulting in a crash. Investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause.
Description
In-flight fire. Crashed in the vicinity of Sidi Ifni Airport.
Primary Cause
Electrical malfunction or ignition source within the aircraft’s electrical system.Electrical malfunction or ignition source within the aircraft’s electrical system.Share on:
