Aircraft crash near Ostend following takeoff

No fatalities • Ostend, Belgium • Takeoff (climb)

An airplane crashed on a beach in Middelkerke during its initial climb after departing from Ostend.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from the airfield in Ostend. While the plane was in its climbing phase, it veered off course and descended onto a beach situated in Middelkerke, approximately 3 kilometers away from the departure runway.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six people on board at the time of the accident, all of whom sustained injuries. Some of the occupants required significant medical attention due to the severity of their wounds.

Findings

No specific technical or operational causes were detailed regarding why the aircraft became uncontrollable during the climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-05-03 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Ostend, Belgium?

An airplane crashed on a beach in Middelkerke during its initial climb after departing from Ostend.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-05-03 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-05-03 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-100560, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Ostend, Belgium.

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