No fatalities

Emergency Landing Near Bangui Results in Total Loss of Aircraft (OO-AUG)

Bangui, Central African RepublicFlight

On January 1, 1943, a Junkers JU.52 (registration OO-AUG) operated by SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne was involved in an aviation accident near Bangui, Central African Republic in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-26Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot executed an emergency landing 128 kilometers from Bangui for unknown reasons, resulting in the total loss of the aircraft with no injuries reported.

What happened

The flight encountered an unspecified issue that compelled the pilot to initiate an emergency procedure. The aircraft was forced to land approximately 128 km from the city of Bangui. Upon impact or landing, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the total loss of the machine, there were no casualties among those on board.

Findings

The specific technical failure or external factor that necessitated the emergency landing has not been identified in the available records. The investigation into the root cause remains inconclusive regarding why the pilot was forced to abandon the flight path and land in this location.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jan 1943 Junkers JU.52 accident near Bangui, Central African Republic?

A pilot executed an emergency landing 128 kilometers from Bangui for unknown reasons, resulting in the total loss of the aircraft with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jan 1943 Junkers JU.52 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jan 1943 involved a Junkers JU.52, registration OO-AUG, operated by SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne, at Bangui, Central African Republic.