Four-engine aircraft crash into Lake Chad during cargo flight

5 fatalities • Lake Chad, Chad • Flight

A four-engine aircraft crashed into Lake Chad during a cargo operation, resulting in five fatalities and one survivor.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo mission traveling from Fort Lamy to Beirut, a four-engine aircraft lost control and impacted the surface of Lake Chad. The incident occurred under circumstances that remain undetermined following the crash.

Of the six people on board the aircraft, there were five fatalities. The sole survivor of the accident was the pilot, who was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control and the subsequent impact into the water have not yet been established, as the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the aircraft losing control and crashing into Lake Chad is currently undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-11-06 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Lake Chad, Chad?

A four-engine aircraft crashed into Lake Chad during a cargo operation, resulting in five fatalities and one survivor.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-11-06 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-11-06 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration F-BFVO, operated by Union Aéromaritime de Transport - UAT, at Lake Chad, Chad.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the aircraft losing control and crashing into Lake Chad is currently undetermined.

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