Aircraft crash near Beirut Airport

1 fatality • Beirut, Lebanon • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Choueifat shortly after departing from Beirut Airport, resulting in at least one fatality among the crew.

What happened

Following its departure from Beirut Airport, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident in the area of Choueifat. The incident occurred approximately 2 km east of the airfield during the initial stages of flight. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains under investigation, the aircraft went down in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff.

Findings

  • The crash resulted in at least one fatality among the crew members on board.
  • The accident took place during the takeoff phase of flight.
  • The location of the impact was identified as being near Choueifat, positioned roughly 2 km from the runway at Beirut Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-04-07 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Beirut, Lebanon?

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Choueifat shortly after departing from Beirut Airport, resulting in at least one fatality among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-04-07 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-04-07 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-24181, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Beirut, Lebanon.

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