2 fatalities

1956-11-07: Braathens SAFE Flight 253

On November 7, 1956, a Braathens SAFE Flight 253 was involved in an aviation accident. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Braathens SAFE aircraft experienced an accident on November 7, 1956, resulting in two fatalities among those on board.

What happened

On the morning of November 7, 1956, Braathens SAFE Flight 253 was involved in a significant aviation incident. While specific operational details regarding the flight phase or immediate mechanical triggers are not fully elaborated in the available historical records, the event is formally recognized as an accident within the broader context of mid-20th-century aviation safety.

Investigation

The incident has been catalogued within extensive aviation-safety datasets that track documented aircraft accidents and occurrences. These records serve as a critical resource for researchers analyzing historical safety trends. By cross-referencing such entries with primary investigative sources, experts can identify recurring contributing factors across different eras of powered and unpowered flight.

Findings

The primary outcome of this event was the loss of life. The available data confirms that two fatalities occurred as a result of the accident. This incident remains part of the historical record used to understand the evolution of aviation safety protocols during the 1950s.

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5940948. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).