No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Fort Lawn (51-16523)

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On April 13, 1955, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 51-16523) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Lawn, United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed approximately five miles south of Fort Lawn, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred roughly five miles south of Fort Lawn when an aircraft went down under unspecified conditions. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed and rendered beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, the pilot survived the event without any injuries.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact were not documented. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft's registration or model, nor the exact phase of flight preceding the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Apr 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Fort Lawn, United States of America?

An unidentified aircraft crashed approximately five miles south of Fort Lawn, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Apr 1955 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 51-16523, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Fort Lawn, United States of America.