What happened
In September 1947, a flight departed from Cazaux Air Base with a destination to the south. During the en route phase of the journey, the right engine failed. In response to this mechanical issue, the pilot reduced altitude and executed an emergency landing on a beach located in Saint-Girons.
All three members of the crew emerged from the incident without injury. With the assistance of local residents, they managed to pull the aircraft out of the water shortly after the landing. However, approximately three hours later, the rising tide trapped the airframe, resulting in it being declared a total loss.
Findings
The official investigation identified the failure of the right engine as the primary cause of the accident.