Aircraft crash near Paris-Orly Airport

3 fatalities • Paris-Orly, France • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Paris-Orly Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Paris-Orly Airport, the aircraft struck a telephone pole. Following this impact, the plane continued its trajectory, flying at an extremely low altitude over the rooftops of multiple residential buildings. The descent concluded approximately one kilometer before reaching the runway, where the aircraft crashed and caught fire.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicated that the aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude during its approach to the airport. This low flight path led to the initial collision with utility infrastructure and the subsequent impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft was flying too low during its final approach, leading to a collision with a telephone pole and a subsequent crash short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-09-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Paris-Orly, France?

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Paris-Orly Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-09-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-09-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-23967, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Paris-Orly, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was flying too low during its final approach, leading to a collision with a telephone pole and a subsequent crash short of the runway.

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