Engine failure leads to aircraft abandonment near Moulins

No fatalities • Moulins, France • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, forcing the crew to bail out before the plane crashed in a field southeast of Moulins.

What happened

During a flight near Moulins, the aircraft experienced a critical loss of power due to an engine malfunction. Following the mechanical failure, the crew was forced to abandon the aircraft and perform a bailout procedure.

After the crew exited the plane, the aircraft entered a steep descent and struck the ground in a field located approximately 15 km southeast of Moulins. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, there were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine failure while the aircraft was in flight.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-04-18 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Moulins, France?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, forcing the crew to bail out before the plane crashed in a field southeast of Moulins.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-04-18 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-04-18 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 51-2645, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Moulins, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the engine during flight.

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