On November 14, 1950, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration VR-NEW) operated by West African Airways Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Kontagora, Nigeria in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kontagora under unspecified conditions, resulting in no reported fatalities.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred within the region of Kontagora involving an aircraft of unknown type. The incident took place under circumstances that have not yet been fully determined by investigators. Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among any occupants on board.
Findings
The specific cause of the crash remains unidentified, as the details surrounding the flight's descent and subsequent impact are currently unknown. No information regarding the aircraft registration or the specific phase of flight at the time of the accident has been released to the public.
What happened in the 14 Nov 1950 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Kontagora, Nigeria?
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kontagora under unspecified conditions, resulting in no reported fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 1950 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 Nov 1950 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration VR-NEW, operated by West African Airways Corporation, at Kontagora, Nigeria.
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