Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 April 1954
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-10-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Autrex
Registration Number: F-BFGQ
Location: near Hanoi-Gia Lam Airport –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-54 aircraftC-54 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-54 aircraft struck a tree while approaching Gia Lam Airport, resulting in a crash into the Red River.A C-54 aircraft struck a tree while approaching Gia Lam Airport, resulting in a crash into the Red River.
Description
The C-54 struck a tree while approaching Gia Lam Airport and crashed into the Red River.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Share on:
