Single-engine aircraft crash off Zeebrugge

1 fatality • Zeebrugge, Belgium • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Zeebrugge during a flight from Antwerp to Manston, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Antwerp toward Manston, Kent, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred over the sea near the WZC de Noordhinder position off the coast of Zeebrugge. Following the loss of control, the plane impacted the water.

The pilot was the sole occupant on board and was killed in the accident. After the crash, recovery efforts were initiated, and the wreckage of the aircraft was successfully retrieved from the sea.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the loss of control have been released at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-24 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Zeebrugge, Belgium?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the sea near Zeebrugge during a flight from Antwerp to Manston, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-24 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-01-24 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration XP813, operated by British Army Air Corps, at Zeebrugge, Belgium.

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