1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident near Safford, Arizona (52-6100)

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On August 25, 1955, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 52-6100) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Safford, United States of America in flight. One person was 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 13 miles north of Safford, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated roughly 13 miles north of Safford. The aircraft went down under unknown circumstances during its flight. At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft.

Following the crash, it was confirmed that the pilot sustained fatal injuries. There were no other occupants or passengers present during the flight sequence.

Findings

The specific factors leading to the crash remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact have not been established. No information regarding the aircraft type or registration was available at the time of the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Safford, United States of America?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 13 miles north of Safford, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 1955 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 1955 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration 52-6100, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Safford, United States of America.