Aircraft crash in China Sea during flight from Singapore to Hong Kong

9 fatalities • China Sea, China • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Singapore to Hong Kong crashed into the China Sea after the pilot encountered an unexpected situation, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled flight operating from Singapore toward its destination of Hong Kong, the aircraft experienced an unforeseen event that led to a loss of control. The incident occurred while the plane was en route, and the aircraft subsequently impacted the surface of the China Sea.

Out of all the people on board, there were nine fatalities. One crew member was successfully pulled from the wreckage and rescued following the crash.

Findings

The investigation indicates that the pilot encountered an unexpected situation during the flight, which directly resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft after encountering an unforeseen event during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-08-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near China Sea, China?

An aircraft traveling from Singapore to Hong Kong crashed into the China Sea after the pilot encountered an unexpected situation, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-08-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-08-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration KN240, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at China Sea, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft after encountering an unforeseen event during the flight.

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