Incident Overview
Date: unk. date 1940
Aircraft Type: Dewoitine D.338
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-AQBH
Location: Indochina –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation System & Communication EquipmentAircraft Navigation System & Communication Equipment
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude and navigation over Indochina, resulting in a loss of contact with air traffic control. The aircraft was last seen flying approximately 300 miles southwest of Hanoi.A passenger aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude and navigation over Indochina, resulting in a loss of contact with air traffic control. The aircraft was last seen flying approximately 300 miles southwest of Hanoi.
Description
Reportedly lost in Indochina.
Primary Cause
Loss of navigation and altitude due to adverse weather conditions and potential communication failure.Loss of navigation and altitude due to adverse weather conditions and potential communication failure.Share on:
