On June 14, 1957, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration CR-CAC) operated by Aero Club do Cabo Verde was involved in an aviation accident near Achada Grande, Cabo Verde during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the belly landing remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Achada Grande, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.
What happened
During an incident at Achada Grande, an aircraft experienced an undetermined failure or circumstance that led to a belly landing. The aircraft made contact with the ground without its landing gear deployed and eventually came to a complete stop.
While the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no injuries reported among any occupants involved in the event. The specific cause for the landing configuration remains unknown at this time.
Findings
The exact reason for the landing gear malfunction or the decision to perform a belly landing has not been established, as the cause of the incident remains undetermined.
Probable cause
The cause of the belly landing remains undetermined.
What happened in the 14 Jun 1957 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Achada Grande, Cabo Verde?
An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Achada Grande, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no reported injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 1957 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jun 1957 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration CR-CAC, operated by Aero Club do Cabo Verde, at Achada Grande, Cabo Verde.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The cause of the belly landing remains undetermined.
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