5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Fort Dauvéne Airport (56)

Tôlanaro, MadagascarTakeoff (climb)

On August 13, 1957, a Dassault M.D.315 Flamant (registration 56) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Tôlanaro, Madagascar during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed immediately following departure from Fort Dauphin, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Fort Dauphine Airport. Shortly after the commencement of the takeoff sequence, the aircraft experienced a loss of control and impacted the ground. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight.

There were five individuals on board at the time of the impact. The crash resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew have been documented in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Aug 1957 Dassault M.D.315 Flamant accident near Tôlanaro, Madagascar?

An aircraft crashed immediately following departure from Fort Dauphin, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Aug 1957 Dassault M.D.315 Flamant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Aug 1957 involved a Dassault M.D.315 Flamant, registration 56, operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air, at Tôlanaro, Madagascar.