Crash of a CRDA CANT Z.506B Airone off Cabrera Island

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1939
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
73-4
Flight Phase:
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Survivors:
Yes
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Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a maritime patrol flight, the right engine suffered a malfunction and the captain was forced to cut it off. The aircraft was ditched in rough sea some 65 km off Cabrera Island. All five crew members were rescued by the crew of the British ship named 'Mirupanu' and disembarked in Oran. The aircraft was later towed but eventually considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Cabrera Island

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1936
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-1
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The float plane was engaged on a bombing mission over Palma de Mallorca, carrying six crew members. While approaching the island of Cabrera, the airplane was hit by light firearms, forcing the crew to ditch. While trying to reach the shore, the crew was forced to abandon the airplane that sank. All six occupants were taken PoW.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.