3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Fort Lamy Airport (F-BFVT)

N'Djamena, ChadLanding (descent or approach)

On June 3, 1955, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration F-BFVT) operated by Union Aéromaritime de Transport - UAT was involved in an aviation accident near N'Djamena, Chad during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway and overturned during its landing attempt, leading to a fatal fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed during its landing sequence at Fort Lamy Airport, resulting in the deaths of all onboard crew.

What happened

During the landing phase at Fort Lamy Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. After touching down, the aircraft veered away from the runway centerline and exited the paved surface.

The impact caused the plane to overturn, leaving it resting in an inverted position. Following the excursion, a fire broke out, engulfing the wreckage. There were three fatalities among the crew members on board; no other occupants were reported.

Findings

  • The aircraft departed the runway during the landing roll.
  • The accident resulted in the total loss of the airframe and all three crew members.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and overturned during its landing attempt, leading to a fatal fire.