2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash at Fort Benning

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On October 29, 1970, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver operated by United States Army was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF), United States of America in flight. 2 people were 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 training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash at Lawson Army Airfield.

What happened

During a routine local training mission conducted near Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF), a single-engine aircraft crashed, resulting in a fatal accident. The flight was being operated as part of a training program when the aircraft went down under circumstances that were not immediately determined.

There were two fatalities recorded in the accident, involving both members of the crew. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash remains unknown at this time, as the investigation into the sequence of events leading to the impact has not yet established a definitive reason for the loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Oct 1970 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF), United States of America?

A training flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash at Lawson Army Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Oct 1970 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Oct 1970 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, operated by United States Army, at Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF), United States of America.