Fatal aircraft accident near Calabar, Nigeria

13 fatalities • Calabar, Nigeria • Flight

An aircraft crashed in a forested region northwest of Calabar, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was performing a cruise at an altitude of 4,000 feet when it suddenly became uncontrollable. The plane descended into a heavily wooded, unpopulated area situated approximately 84 km northwest of Calabar. Upon impact, the wreckage was completely destroyed.

There were 13 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the crash. There were no survivors reported from the scene.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of control was a structural failure of the left wing while the aircraft was in flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a structural failure of its left wing, leading to a total loss of control during cruise.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-02-05 Bristol 170 Freighter accident near Calabar, Nigeria?

An aircraft crashed in a forested region northwest of Calabar, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-02-05 Bristol 170 Freighter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-02-05 involved a Bristol 170 Freighter, registration VR-NAD, operated by West African Airways Corporation, at Calabar, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a structural failure of its left wing, leading to a total loss of control during cruise.

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