Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Aug 17, 1960 (20 killed), El Ke...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on August 17, 1960 near El Kelâa des Sraghna Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco with 20 fatalities. Cause: Engine fire in...
- Date: August 17, 1960
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: El Kelâa des Sraghna Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco
- Fatalities: 20
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine fire in flight; the crew diverted but the aircraft crashed in flames on hilly terrain.
A French Navy Avro Lancaster carrying 20 people on a night flight toward Agadir reported an engine fire and tried to divert to Casablanca on 17 August 1960. It crashed in flames on hilly ground near El Kelaa des Sraghna, Morocco, and all 20 occupants were killed.