Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Mauritania
Date & Time:
Jul 21, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
5T-MAT
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
765
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Western Sahara, mayb in the region of Laayoune, while taking part to a military operation against Polisario Front rebels. It is believed the aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed. There were no casualties.
