Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 March 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BAXL
Location: Beauvais-Till Airport (BVA) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Tension Wire SystemAircraft Tension Wire System
Category: Accident
A catastrophic incident occurred following takeoff from runway 31, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals. A significant tension wire system was severed immediately after the aircraft’s takeoff, leading to a rapid and severe loss of control.A catastrophic incident occurred following takeoff from runway 31, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals. A significant tension wire system was severed immediately after the aircraft’s takeoff, leading to a rapid and severe loss of control.
Description
Struck high tension wires immediately after takeoff from runway 31. Reportedly nine on board were killed.
Primary Cause
Wire failure/damage during takeoff.Wire failure/damage during takeoff.Share on:
