No fatalities

1950-02-10: Avro 652 Anson (G-AJBA) — Transair UK — Dammartin-en-Goële, France

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: The primary cause of the accident was an engine fire occurring during the approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781258409Data APIEditorial standards

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.