Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 October 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 476404/FRAZZ
Location: Tonkin Delta –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A supply mission in the Tonkin Delta resulted in a catastrophic crash. Captain Albert Ruffin was fatally injured.A supply mission in the Tonkin Delta resulted in a catastrophic crash. Captain Albert Ruffin was fatally injured.
Description
Crashed during a supply mission in the Tonkin Delta. At least one occupant, Captain Albert Ruffin, was killed.
Source of Information
https://www.defense.gouv.fr/actualites/memoire-et-culture/la-base-aerienne-722-commemore-la-memoire-de-son-parrainhttps://www.defense.gouv.fr/actualites/memoire-et-culture/la-base-aerienne-722-commemore-la-memoire-de-son-parrainPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during flight.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
