Crash of a Nord 2501D Noratlas in Djibouti City
Date & Time:
Apr 18, 1973
Registration:
9XR-KH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Djibouti City - Kigali
MSN:
94
YOM:
1956
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Djibouti City Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured. They were completing a cargo flight on behalf of Wolfair.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled just after rotation following an engine failure.
