Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 1 July 1947
Aircraft Type: Amiot AAC.1 (Junkers Ju-52)
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BALF
Location: near Eska –
ÿ Cameroon
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Flight Control SystemFlight Control System
Category: Accident
An aircraft incident occurred en route from Yaound to Douala. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent crash.An aircraft incident occurred en route from Yaound to Douala. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed en route from Yaound to Douala.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a sensor malfunction or control system issue.Mechanical failure ? likely a sensor malfunction or control system issue.Share on:
