Breguet 730 crash, Jun 27, 1951 (7 killed), Kenitra Gharb...
Breguet 730 accident on June 27, 1951 near Kenitra Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco with 7 fatalities. Cause: The approach was flown too low and off...
- Date: June 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Breguet 730
- Location: Kenitra Gharb-Chrarda-Béni Hssen, Morocco
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The approach was flown too low and off the prescribed path, and the aircraft struck power cables before its left wing hit the ground.
On approach to Port Lyautey the seaplane was too low and off the prescribed path. It struck power cables, its left wing hit the ground, and it cartwheeled and burned along the Sebou River near the airfield. Seven people died, including four crew, and about 20 others were hurt.