No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Emergency Landing in Dammartin-en-Goële (G-AJBA)

Dammartin-en-Goële, FranceLanding (descent or approach)

On February 10, 1950, an Avro 652 Anson (registration G-AJBA) operated by Transair UK was involved in an aviation accident near Dammartin-en-Goële, France during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft carrying newspapers from London to Paris made an emergency landing in a field at Dammartin-en-Goële after an engine fire on approach to Le Bourget Airport. Both occupants were slightly injured.

Incident Overview and Context A cargo flight operating from London to Paris was transporting a load of newspapers when an incident occurred during the approach phase to Le Bourget Airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. During the approach, an engine fire developed, prompting the flight crew to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a field located in Dammartin-en-Goële and came to rest in flames. Both occupants sustained slight injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The official investigation identified the engine fire as the probable cause of the accident.