On September 20, 1951, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration N4952N) operated by Andrau Airpark Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Charles, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed into a rice field near Lake Charles under unknown circumstances, resulting in one fatality.
What happened
A fatal aviation accident occurred in a rice field situated within the Lake Charles area. The aircraft went down during flight, though the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined. Following the crash, it was confirmed that one fatality occurred at the scene.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact in the rice field have not yet been established. At this time, there is no information regarding the specific aircraft model or registration involved in the incident, nor has a definitive cause for the crash been identified by investigators.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Sept 1951 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Lake Charles, United States of America?
An aircraft crashed into a rice field near Lake Charles under unknown circumstances, resulting in one fatality.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 1951 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Sept 1951 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration N4952N, operated by Andrau Airpark Inc., at Lake Charles, United States of America.
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