Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 January 1948
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3D
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BAXC
Location: near Gonesse –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 16 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: The Cessna 206 aircraft itself.The Cessna 206 aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 aircraft struck trees during final approach to Le Bourget Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Pilot error and inclement weather were identified as significant contributing factors.A Cessna 206 aircraft struck trees during final approach to Le Bourget Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Pilot error and inclement weather were identified as significant contributing factors.
Description
Struck trees while on final approach to Le Bourget Airport. Pilot error and bad weather were contributing factors in the accident.
Primary Cause
Adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and turbulence, contributed to the incident.Adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility and turbulence, contributed to the incident.Share on:
