On November 30, 1942, a Dewoitine D.338 (registration FL-ARI) operated by Lignes Aériennes Militaires (LAM) was involved in an aviation accident near Bangui, Central African Republic during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced an engine failure while descending to Bangui Airport in November 1942, resulting in a crash landing with no fatalities but total loss of the airframe.
What happened
In November 1942, an airplane encountered mechanical difficulties while on final approach to Bangui Airport. During the descent phase, the aircraft suffered an engine failure, forcing the pilot to execute a crash landing. The impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, which was subsequently written off. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported in this incident.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the accident directly to the mechanical malfunction. The primary contributing factor identified was the engine failure, which compromised the aircraft's ability to maintain safe flight parameters during the critical landing phase.
Probable cause
Engine failure
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 30 Nov 1942 Dewoitine D.338 accident near Bangui, Central African Republic?
An aircraft experienced an engine failure while descending to Bangui Airport in November 1942, resulting in a crash landing with no fatalities but total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Nov 1942 Dewoitine D.338 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Nov 1942 involved a Dewoitine D.338, registration FL-ARI, operated by Lignes Aériennes Militaires (LAM), at Bangui, Central African Republic.
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