No fatalities

Emergency landing of three-engine aircraft near Lagoa Pati (CR-AAJ)

Lagoa Pati, MozambiqueFlight

On February 12, 1950, a Junkers JU.52 (registration CR-AAJ) operated by DETA Mozambique Airlines - Direcção de Exploração dos Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Lagoa Pati, Mozambique in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the emergency landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A three-engine aircraft performed an emergency landing near Lagoa Pati after encountering unspecified difficulties during flight.

What happened

During its scheduled flight, the crew of a three-engine aircraft was compelled to execute an emergency landing due to unidentified circumstances. The descent resulted in a crash landing in the vicinity of Lagoa Pati.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. All 15 occupants survived the event without injury. While the passengers and crew escaped unharmed, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

The specific reason for the pilot's decision to divert from the flight path remains undetermined, as the cause of the emergency was not specified at the time of the incident.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the emergency landing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Feb 1950 Junkers JU.52 accident near Lagoa Pati, Mozambique?

A three-engine aircraft performed an emergency landing near Lagoa Pati after encountering unspecified difficulties during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 1950 Junkers JU.52 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Feb 1950 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration CR-AAJ, operated by DETA Mozambique Airlines - Direcção de Exploração dos Transportes Aéreos, at Lagoa Pati, Mozambique.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the emergency landing remains unknown.