Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 2 May 1939
Aircraft Type: Dewoitine D.338
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-ARIC
Location: nr Argana –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s primary component was the wings and tail, which were directly impacted by the icing.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s primary component was the wings and tail, which were directly impacted by the icing.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden icing event en route from Dakar to Casablanca and then to Paris. The aircraft lost power and control, leading to a crash.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a sudden icing event en route from Dakar to Casablanca and then to Paris. The aircraft lost power and control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed after encountering sudden icing conditions en route Dakar – Casablanca – Paris.
Primary Cause
Sudden icing conditions were the primary cause of the incident.Sudden icing conditions were the primary cause of the incident.Share on:
