17 fatalities

1962-11-23: United Airlines Flight 297 — United States

United States

On November 23, 1962, an United Airlines Flight 297 was involved in an aviation accident near United States. 17 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled while on approach to Paris–Le Bourget Airport. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On November 23, 1962, Malév Hungarian Airlines Flight 355 crashed near Roissy-en-France during its approach to Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The Ilyushin Il-18V stalled while descending, resulting in a fatal accident for all on board.

What happened

On November 23, 1962, Malév Hungarian Airlines Flight 355 was operating a scheduled international service from Budapest to Paris. The route included a planned stopover in Frankfurt. The aircraft assigned to this flight was an Ilyushin Il-18V.

During the final phase of the journey, the plane was on approach to Paris–Le Bourget Airport. While descending toward the runway, the aircraft encountered a stall. This loss of aerodynamic control caused the plane to crash in Roissy-en-France, located near the airport.

Investigation

The available records indicate that the primary mechanical event leading to the disaster was a stall during the approach phase. No further details regarding specific pilot actions or mechanical failures are provided in the source material.

Findings

The crash resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and all individuals on board. The incident is categorized as a fatal accident occurring during the landing approach.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled while on approach to Paris–Le Bourget Airport.