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Cargo Aircraft Crash in the Atlantic Ocean (N3821)

Atlantic Ocean, WorldFlight

On March 8, 1969, a Douglas DC-4 (registration N3821) operated by Continental Air Transport was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from Halifax to Santa Maria, Azores. Search and rescue operations were suspended after no trace of the aircraft or its three crew members was found.

Incident Overview and Search Operations A four-engine cargo aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while operating a cargo flight from Halifax to Santa Maria in the Azores Islands. The accident resulted in the loss of the aircraft and its three crew members. Search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated following the crash. However, these efforts were eventually suspended a few days later because no trace of the aircraft or the crew members was located. The official investigation concluded that the cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the general route and ocean was provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

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