Crash of a Nord 2501D Noratlas at Ahlhorn AFB: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 24, 1964 at 1731 LT
Registration:
GB+104
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bourges – Ahlhorn
MSN:
055
YOM:
1954
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Ahlhorn AFB after the airplane had undergone a maintenance check at Bourges. On final approach by night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions (rain and gusty winds) when the airplane crashed in flames few km from the airfield. The passenger was injured while all four crew members were killed.