Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Guelmim: 80 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 26, 2011 at 0900 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CNA-OQ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Dakhla - Guelmim - Kenitra
MSN:
4892
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
72
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
80
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed Dakhla on a flight to Kenitra with an intermediate stop in Guelmim, carrying 60 soldiers, 12 civilians and 8 crew members. While approaching Guelmim Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to marginal weather conditions. Too low, the aircraft impacted the slope of a rocky mountain located 10 km short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Two passengers survived the accident but died the following day.
