No fatalities

Emergency Field Landing in Le Tréport After Engine Issues (F-BEIH)

Le Tréport, FranceFlight

On January 29, 1950, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-BEIH) operated by Air Nolis was involved in an aviation accident near Le Tréport, France in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A three-occupant aircraft encountered engine problems over the English Channel and made an emergency landing in a field at Le Tréport. All occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a flight over the English Channel, the crew reported technical problems affecting the engines. As the aircraft approached the French coast, the pilot in command decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field located in Le Tréport. ## Outcome and Damage Assessment The aircraft crash-landed in an open field, slid for several yards, and came to rest. All three occupants were uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause of the engine problems. The account describes only the emergency landing, the location, the number of occupants, and the resulting damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jan 1950 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Le Tréport, France?

A three-occupant aircraft encountered engine problems over the English Channel and made an emergency landing in a field at Le Tréport. All occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jan 1950 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 29 Jan 1950 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-BEIH, operated by Air Nolis, at Le Tréport, France.