Emergency landing of cargo aircraft near Le Bourget Airport

No fatalities • Dammartin-en-Goële, France • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight transporting newspapers from London to Paris resulted in a crash-landing in Dammartin-en-Goële following an engine fire.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation traveling from London to Paris, an aircraft carrying a shipment of newspapers experienced a critical mechanical failure. While the crew was performing the approach phase into Le Bourget Airport, an engine fire ignited.

In response to the onboard fire, the flight crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. During this attempt, the aircraft type (unspecified) crashed in a field situated in Dammartin-en-Goële. The impact caused the plane to come to rest while engulfed in flames.

Findings

Following the incident, it was confirmed that there were two injuries among the occupants, both of which were classified as slight. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being documented as damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

The primary cause of the accident was an engine fire occurring during the approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-02-10 Avro 652 Anson accident near Dammartin-en-Goële, France?

A cargo flight transporting newspapers from London to Paris resulted in a crash-landing in Dammartin-en-Goële following an engine fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-02-10 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-02-10 involved a Avro 652 Anson, registration G-AJBA, operated by Transair UK, at Dammartin-en-Goële, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The primary cause of the accident was an engine fire occurring during the approach to the airport.

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