Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 January 1960
Aircraft Type: Nord 2501 Noratlas
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 102
Location: 12 km S of Ghardaa –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control due to severe icing conditions, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The pilot initiated an emergency landing.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control due to severe icing conditions, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The pilot initiated an emergency landing.
Description
Crashed in icing conditions.
Source of Information
http://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1681-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmhttp://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1681-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmPrimary Cause
Severe icing conditions significantly reduced aircraft visibility and control, leading to loss of control and a rapid descent.Severe icing conditions significantly reduced aircraft visibility and control, leading to loss of control and a rapid descent.Share on:
